Against All Odds: My life with Down Syndrome : 'Will inspire you never to dim your light.' - Katie Piper OBE (Katie Piper's The UnSeen) - Hardcover

Goldstein, Ellie

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0281088217 ISBN 13: 9780281088218

Publisher: SPCK Publishing, 2023

Synopsis

'Will inspire you never to dim your light.' - Katie Piper OBE

The debut book in Katie Piper's UnSeen series looks at fashion model's Ellie Goldstein's astounding journey as she overcomes adversity and makes history by becoming the first supermodel with Down Syndrome to represent prestigious brands, such as Gucci and Adidas, in major campaigns around the world.

When Ellie Goldstein was first diagnosed with Down Syndrome, her mother was soon told that her new-born would amount to nothing. For 21 years and counting, Ellie Goldstein has been defying the odds and overcoming every hardship thrown at her.

Told she wouldn't walk, Ellie has danced on mainstages. Told she wouldn't learn, she has gained a college education. And told not to dream, Ellie has gone on to become the first model with Down Syndrome to be photographed for Gucci and continues to change the face of fashion from the inside out in countless international campaigns.

Ellie's heart, humour, and hard work has allowed her to achieve her dreams. An advocate for disability, Ellie uses her platform as a disabled model to act as a role model and inspire other people with Down Syndrome.

Ellie's story highlights the importance of family, and how community and support can carry people through the toughest of times. Against All Odds includes the perspective of both Ellie and her mother Yvonne, making Ellie's story the perfect read for parents and carers of those with disabilities or those who, like Katie Piper OBE, are passionate about championing the most vulnerable in society.

Against All Odds is the first book in Katie Piper's UnSeen series, which shed light on untold stories of unwavering hope that deserve to be heard. The UnSeen empowers readers to own their stories and know that they too deserve to be seen.

Ellie's inspirational story will challenge you to unlearn everything you thought you knew about living with a disability and inspire you to see adversity as fuel for your fight.

About this title

About the Authors

Ellie Goldstein is a British model with Down's Syndrome. In 2020, Ellie became the first model with Down's Syndrome to represent the Gucci brand. Since this time, she has worked on campaigns for Nike, Vodafone, Superdrug and many more. Ellie is also studying performing arts and continues to defy the odds in changing the face of fashion and inspiring others to do the same.

Katie Piper is a best-selling author, TV presenter and philanthropist. Described as an 'icon of her generation', Katie secured her place in the nation's hearts when she appeared on Channel 4's BAFTA nominated documentary Katie: My Beautiful Face, which covered the early stages of her recovery after an acid attack in 2008.

For over a decade, Katie has devoted her life to The Katie Piper Foundation to support those living with burns and scars; she has received numerous awards, accolades and doctorates for her work. Katie is a much-loved presenter for the BBC's Songs of Praise and BBC Radio 2, the host of the acclaimed Katie Piper's Extraordinary People podcast and face of iconic global beauty brands.

Katie is dedicated to removing the traditional stigma of beauty across the media and will continue to lead thought promoting diversity, inclusion and acceptance across society.

Edition details

• Publisher: SPCK Publishing
• Publication date: 2023
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0281088217
• ISBN 13: 9780281088218
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 160