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Beautiful Ever After
Katie Piper's extraordinary story of strength and recovery after a brutal rape and acid attack has captivated Britain. In this powerful sequel to her bestselling memoir, Katie tells the remarkable story of what's happened in the years since she bravely left the safety of her parents' home. With her trademark honesty, humour and heartfelt emotion, Katie shares the highs and lows she has faced as her life changed in ways she never thought possible. She reveals the dark thoughts and genuine fears she continues to overcome behind closed doors, and the realities, both physical and emotional, of her ongoing, painful recovery. Katie is now a successful charity campaigner, TV presenter and inspirational speaker, but her career highs have often brought her face-to-face with her biggest demons. Her story is still dark at times, but it will also delight and surprise; despite fears of a life alone, she has found her Prince Charming, and Katie reveals both the wonder and anxiety of becoming a mother. This is the no-holds-barred, witty and utterly engaging next chapter in the life of a remarkable young woman.
256 pages, Paperback
First published September 1, 2014
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Katie Piper
38 books127 followersKate Elizabeth "Katie" Piper (born 12 October 1983) is a philanthropist, television presenter and former model from Andover, Hampshire in England, UK. Piper had hoped to have a full-time career in the media, but in March 2008 sulphuric acid was thrown in her face. The attack, which blinded Piper in one eye, was arranged by Piper's ex-boyfriend, Daniel Lynch, and carried out by an accomplice, Stefan Sylvestre. Lynch and Sylvestre were arrested and are serving life sentences in prison for their crimes.[1]
The attack took place in north London and Piper was treated in Chelsea and Westminster Hospital, where the surgeons removed all the skin from her face before rebuilding it with a skin substitute and then a skin graft. The procedure was the first of its kind to be completed in a single operation.[2][3]
In 2009, Piper chose to give up her anonymity in order to increase awareness about burn victims. The Channel 4 documentary Katie: My Beautiful Face was first aired on 29 October 2009 as part of the Cutting Edge series; it has subsequently been repeated on several occasions, made available for online on-demand access, and sold internationally.
More recently, Piper has appeared in a follow-up series for Channel 4, released a best-selling autobiography, and had a regular column in weekly magazine Reveal; however, she primarily works for her charitable organisation the Katie Piper Foundation.
The attack took place in north London and Piper was treated in Chelsea and Westminster Hospital, where the surgeons removed all the skin from her face before rebuilding it with a skin substitute and then a skin graft. The procedure was the first of its kind to be completed in a single operation.[2][3]
In 2009, Piper chose to give up her anonymity in order to increase awareness about burn victims. The Channel 4 documentary Katie: My Beautiful Face was first aired on 29 October 2009 as part of the Cutting Edge series; it has subsequently been repeated on several occasions, made available for online on-demand access, and sold internationally.
More recently, Piper has appeared in a follow-up series for Channel 4, released a best-selling autobiography, and had a regular column in weekly magazine Reveal; however, she primarily works for her charitable organisation the Katie Piper Foundation.
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April 2, 2015
I read Katie's first book 'Beautiful' in 2011. I'm not sure why I never read this next update before now but hearing online recently that she was in hospital due to complications from yet more surgery I read up on her again and saw that a newer version of this book had just been released detailing when her boyfriend proposed etc. What I didn't realise is that the updated version is only in Paperback and not ebook, so although I have read and enjoyed 'Beautiful Ever After', I'm now itching to read the additional updates!
This book picks up where the first book finished. Katie has regained some confidence, set up her Foundation and is now ready to move out of her parents home and live alone again. She finds a lovely flat not far from her work and moves in. She sees her friends lives are moving on with marriage, babies etc and so she decides to start dating again. Although she has had a boyfriend since she was burnt, she still lacks confidence. It's heartbreaking to read about a few men she encountered who let her down when they saw her face in daylight (dark lights in the bars she met them in hid her scars). She then meets one man who is OK with her scars and they date for a few months but he's not very reliable and she realises he's not the man for her. She gives up on dating for a while and concentrates on her growing career which includes book deals, writing columns for magazines and a job with Channel 4 making more documentaries. Katie definitely has a busy life, I'm not sure how she fits everything in but she still experiences loneliness.
I had read in the press about her having a boyfriend who didn't want to be in the public eye so I was flicking the pages waiting to get to the part where she meets James. When she first went out on a date with him, the end of the evening was quite amusing! Katie admits herself that at times she acts like a school girl on her first date but I think her lack of confidence in her looks causes this but James is absolutely perfect! He sounds like a wonderful man and I'm happy for them both. He continues to remain out of the spotlight so this part of the book isn't very detailed. They do appear to have had quite a whirlwind romance so when they decided to try for a baby it happened a lot sooner than they expected. They were both coming up to 30 when it happened but it was funny reading how nervous she was to tell both sets of parents!
After the excitement of her pregnancy she is then hit with bad news about her mothers illness (the book ends before we find out how her Mum is doing now, so I'm hoping she has made a full recovery as she sounds like a wonderful person). The book ends with the birth of her daughter Belle. I loved the letter she wrote her daughter at the end. I read this book in one sitting, I couldn't put it down. It's a very easy style of writing. The new book with the updated chapters released on the 7 year anniversary of the acid attack. Katie has well and truly turned her life around. I wish her continued happiness with her beautiful family.
This book picks up where the first book finished. Katie has regained some confidence, set up her Foundation and is now ready to move out of her parents home and live alone again. She finds a lovely flat not far from her work and moves in. She sees her friends lives are moving on with marriage, babies etc and so she decides to start dating again. Although she has had a boyfriend since she was burnt, she still lacks confidence. It's heartbreaking to read about a few men she encountered who let her down when they saw her face in daylight (dark lights in the bars she met them in hid her scars). She then meets one man who is OK with her scars and they date for a few months but he's not very reliable and she realises he's not the man for her. She gives up on dating for a while and concentrates on her growing career which includes book deals, writing columns for magazines and a job with Channel 4 making more documentaries. Katie definitely has a busy life, I'm not sure how she fits everything in but she still experiences loneliness.
I had read in the press about her having a boyfriend who didn't want to be in the public eye so I was flicking the pages waiting to get to the part where she meets James. When she first went out on a date with him, the end of the evening was quite amusing! Katie admits herself that at times she acts like a school girl on her first date but I think her lack of confidence in her looks causes this but James is absolutely perfect! He sounds like a wonderful man and I'm happy for them both. He continues to remain out of the spotlight so this part of the book isn't very detailed. They do appear to have had quite a whirlwind romance so when they decided to try for a baby it happened a lot sooner than they expected. They were both coming up to 30 when it happened but it was funny reading how nervous she was to tell both sets of parents!
After the excitement of her pregnancy she is then hit with bad news about her mothers illness (the book ends before we find out how her Mum is doing now, so I'm hoping she has made a full recovery as she sounds like a wonderful person). The book ends with the birth of her daughter Belle. I loved the letter she wrote her daughter at the end. I read this book in one sitting, I couldn't put it down. It's a very easy style of writing. The new book with the updated chapters released on the 7 year anniversary of the acid attack. Katie has well and truly turned her life around. I wish her continued happiness with her beautiful family.
December 29, 2014
Written in a chatty style, this is an easy to read book. The story picks up from where the last book ends. It is pretty obvious to see how much Katie has grown as a person since that fateful day when she was attacked with acid. She has been one very busy person, promoting her charity, organizing workshops, doing talks, TV shows, and basically trying to get on with her life. Not to mention the continuing operations (that in itself takes strength to cope with) and dealing with her emotional wellbeing.
Her stories of her dates from hell were just appalling. I really felt for her. The cowardice of some men is unbelievable.
Her determination and ability to not just survive but to thrive is a real inspiration. What happened to her could have so easily broken her as a person, and yet it didn't. Naturally, the support from her family and friends went a long way in helping her but even that could only go so far. Katie had to do the rest herself - and she did.
I do hope there will another book, further down the track, as this one ends on a bit of a 'cliff hanger', with her mother still battling cancer, one of her attackers possibly being released on parole and her new motherhood to deal with. There is a lot of 'what next' left. I know that sounds voyeuristic but the author has managed to make her readership care for her wellbeing, and I am one of those people.
Her stories of her dates from hell were just appalling. I really felt for her. The cowardice of some men is unbelievable.
Her determination and ability to not just survive but to thrive is a real inspiration. What happened to her could have so easily broken her as a person, and yet it didn't. Naturally, the support from her family and friends went a long way in helping her but even that could only go so far. Katie had to do the rest herself - and she did.
I do hope there will another book, further down the track, as this one ends on a bit of a 'cliff hanger', with her mother still battling cancer, one of her attackers possibly being released on parole and her new motherhood to deal with. There is a lot of 'what next' left. I know that sounds voyeuristic but the author has managed to make her readership care for her wellbeing, and I am one of those people.
March 15, 2023
Brilliant read. I cried so many happy tears.
March 16, 2025
Brilliant book. Such a amazing inspiration and happy to see she got her happily ever after. Beautiful inside and out.
July 11, 2015
I picked this up for kindle thinking it was Katie's first book. This is actually the follow-up, documenting her first move away from her parent's home and how she coped with loneliness and self-confidence after her attack.
I'm actually really glad I got the wrong one - I'm familiar with Katie's story after seeing a documentary about her a few years ago. In 2008, aged 24, Katie was brutally attacked and raped by her then-boyfriend. An accomplice of his then walked up to Katie in broad daylight and threw a cup of acid in Katie's face - leaving her with horrific external and internal burns, as well as being blind in one eye. Both men are serving a life sentence.
This story picks up two years later - Katie no longer has to wear a special mask on her face, and she is ready to move out on her own. She is working for charity, the Katie Piper Foundation, that helps people who are burned or scarred. Katie is understandably very nervous - she is very honest in this book, even down to worrying about the Sky engineer coming to her house, about a strange man knowing her address.
With the help of her friends, she decides to go out and try to meet a partner because of her crushing loneliness. Tales of dates that didn't go well were heartbreaking to read, I was willing Katie on and hoping she would find happiness.
Those of you who follow her on social media or who have seen recent updates will know how this turns out - it was a lovely, well-written book and a lesson in courage. Katie struggles with things that I take for granted on a daily basis - even swallowing - and not once does she come across as a victim. She is a beautiful, strong woman and this was a lovely read. I started it in bed and couldn't put it down until I was done. Lovely book.
I'm actually really glad I got the wrong one - I'm familiar with Katie's story after seeing a documentary about her a few years ago. In 2008, aged 24, Katie was brutally attacked and raped by her then-boyfriend. An accomplice of his then walked up to Katie in broad daylight and threw a cup of acid in Katie's face - leaving her with horrific external and internal burns, as well as being blind in one eye. Both men are serving a life sentence.
This story picks up two years later - Katie no longer has to wear a special mask on her face, and she is ready to move out on her own. She is working for charity, the Katie Piper Foundation, that helps people who are burned or scarred. Katie is understandably very nervous - she is very honest in this book, even down to worrying about the Sky engineer coming to her house, about a strange man knowing her address.
With the help of her friends, she decides to go out and try to meet a partner because of her crushing loneliness. Tales of dates that didn't go well were heartbreaking to read, I was willing Katie on and hoping she would find happiness.
Those of you who follow her on social media or who have seen recent updates will know how this turns out - it was a lovely, well-written book and a lesson in courage. Katie struggles with things that I take for granted on a daily basis - even swallowing - and not once does she come across as a victim. She is a beautiful, strong woman and this was a lovely read. I started it in bed and couldn't put it down until I was done. Lovely book.
May 31, 2015
First let me just say the rating is actually a 4.5
Now I have got that out of the way, lets get back to the review!
This book is all about Katie Piper after the sad incident that happened to her and how she is finally getting the life she has always dreamed of. This book goes through all the highs and lows as she gets her life on track finding love in herself and others.
This book is truly beautiful. I probably would never have picked it up if my Nan had not given it to me to read. Now I need to thank her a thousand for opening me to such a brilliant book!
I still have not actually read the first book but I can assure you I will now. Even though I had not read the first book I feel as though I did not miss out on anything in this book because of it. It was still really easy to follow and enjoy. Also because I only knew little about Katie as I first heard about Katie's story when I was around twelve a few years ago I did not really know what to expect. Although the book was incredible and I was hooked from the get go. I ended up finishing the book in less than a day.
In this book you will feel all sorts of emotions as you go through Katie's journey. The writing was brilliant and just flowed well. You fall for all the characters in the book and just get attached to everyone. I now have a new found respect not just for Katie but for the many other people in the book.
I barely ever read non-fiction books, however I think I may need to start reading them more! Thank you Katie for bringing back non-fiction into my world!
Overall it was a fantastic book with a 4.5 ratings and I would recommend to all!
Now I have got that out of the way, lets get back to the review!
This book is all about Katie Piper after the sad incident that happened to her and how she is finally getting the life she has always dreamed of. This book goes through all the highs and lows as she gets her life on track finding love in herself and others.
This book is truly beautiful. I probably would never have picked it up if my Nan had not given it to me to read. Now I need to thank her a thousand for opening me to such a brilliant book!
I still have not actually read the first book but I can assure you I will now. Even though I had not read the first book I feel as though I did not miss out on anything in this book because of it. It was still really easy to follow and enjoy. Also because I only knew little about Katie as I first heard about Katie's story when I was around twelve a few years ago I did not really know what to expect. Although the book was incredible and I was hooked from the get go. I ended up finishing the book in less than a day.
In this book you will feel all sorts of emotions as you go through Katie's journey. The writing was brilliant and just flowed well. You fall for all the characters in the book and just get attached to everyone. I now have a new found respect not just for Katie but for the many other people in the book.
I barely ever read non-fiction books, however I think I may need to start reading them more! Thank you Katie for bringing back non-fiction into my world!
Overall it was a fantastic book with a 4.5 ratings and I would recommend to all!
December 21, 2016
I remember reading a Katie Piper book a wee while ago - really enjoyed it. Heart wrenching and open story of the awful, life changing events for Katie after she was attacked with acid. I wasn't really sure what another book was going to have to offer but, yet again, it's completely honest about her ongoing insecurities even as a highly successful business woman. We share in her dating disasters and finding love, having a child and getting married (well, nearly, engaged by the end of the book). It just reinforces may respect for this amazing young woman. Someone who was just living her life and it was all, very nearly, ended in a split second. With a strong support network from her family she's recovered and we are told about her development as a woman, mother, businesswoman and just wonderfully, genuine human being.
January 14, 2016
We all know who this lady is and what she has been through but she is so inspirational , a beautiful read
July 1, 2019
In this next book following Katie and her life following her horrific acid attack she tells us How she went through a struggle to find love and how her family dream of having a baby too came true as a heartbreaking fact made its self known and how she had too be strong as her mum fell ill and one of her attackers came up to appeal for parole this book is full of true life drama.
Katie is a strong and courageous woman and this next book from her sharing the next chapter in her life was truly inspiring and a great reminder to let nothing hold you back, ever.
Katie is a strong and courageous woman and this next book from her sharing the next chapter in her life was truly inspiring and a great reminder to let nothing hold you back, ever.
April 16, 2021
After reading Katie’s first autobiography which tells the story of the horrific rape and acid attack, I wanted to read this follow up to see how her life changed after that horrendous attack.
I admire this lady so much for her strength and desire to keep going and to help other people by setting up her own charity.
This book talks a lot about her charity work, the places it takes her, and also her personal life including the meeting of her partner and having her little girl.
This book really shows what a beautiful lady she is both on the inside and outside.
I admire this lady so much for her strength and desire to keep going and to help other people by setting up her own charity.
This book talks a lot about her charity work, the places it takes her, and also her personal life including the meeting of her partner and having her little girl.
This book really shows what a beautiful lady she is both on the inside and outside.
October 26, 2017
"This is the story of Kate Elizabeth, a british lady who suffered from a chemical burn injury caused by her boyfriend. the injury left her disfigured from the outside. But from inside, it has changed her personality forever in a very positive way, she was determined to standup again and reshape a new life full of ambitions. She had attended several therapy sessions, she became later a philanthropist
January 18, 2017
Amazing lady
What an incredible woman. Her determination and tenacity makes one feel guilty for feeling depressed about the little things in life. She is a true inspiration and I am thrilled she got her happy ever after. I have read her first two books so far and will continue. I am intrigued what the families of her attackers felt/feel. Utter disgust and shame I hope.
What an incredible woman. Her determination and tenacity makes one feel guilty for feeling depressed about the little things in life. She is a true inspiration and I am thrilled she got her happy ever after. I have read her first two books so far and will continue. I am intrigued what the families of her attackers felt/feel. Utter disgust and shame I hope.
December 18, 2017
Lovely book. I probably have read her first book but it was easy to pick up. Very personal and funny at times. Nice to read that she just gave birth to Belle then suddenly I read she gave birth to number 2 what a lovely surprise. James is amazing! Can’t wait to read her other books
October 8, 2020
Inspirational
Has given me hope and possibility in accepting myself and courage to restart to live my life. Thank you for sharing such personal thoughts and experiences to help others. Truly inspirational.
Has given me hope and possibility in accepting myself and courage to restart to live my life. Thank you for sharing such personal thoughts and experiences to help others. Truly inspirational.
June 25, 2018
Absolutely inspiring!! Written by a woman with a heart made of gold. Can't express how much I admire her! ❥
July 16, 2018
Such a beautiful book. An amazing and inspiring woman
January 9, 2019
Inspiring. Rollercoaster of emotions. Fabulously written.
August 7, 2019
Another amazing book from an amazing human.
I read this straight after her first book ‘Beautiful’ and it’s just as inspiring. Everyone should read Katie’s books, she is phenomenal.
I read this straight after her first book ‘Beautiful’ and it’s just as inspiring. Everyone should read Katie’s books, she is phenomenal.
October 20, 2019
Great read love it
November 1, 2020
An inspiration strong woman
January 6, 2021
Awesome book
This book is such an inspirational story of how someone can overcome adversity and be such an inspiration to others
This book is such an inspirational story of how someone can overcome adversity and be such an inspiration to others
February 22, 2021
Katie is a very strong lady - I could relate to some of what she went through
June 15, 2021
Katie is an absolute inspiration! I loved it just as much as beautiful
August 1, 2023
Fantastic listen
May 26, 2024
A truly inspirational lady. This is the follow on book from Beautiful.
September 10, 2017
Katie Piper's story continues in this inspiring sequel. A good read that fosters hope for new beginnings after tremendous loss and trauma. Would recommend Piper's work for anyone who loves a story about the human spirit overcoming adversity. Well written, with good sequence of events.
September 19, 2014
Although I read so many books I very rarely read biographies but I couldn't resist reading Katie Piper's new book Beautiful Ever After not because of her callous attack but because of her story of bravery.
After reading this book I am full of admiration for this wonderful courageous woman she has really opened her heart and told us each raw emotion and it is impossible as the reader not to connect with her and feel for her but I have to say I didn't pity her I found her utterly inspiring, rather than sit away and give up on life Katie Piper has well and truly picked herself up and started to build an amazing fulfilling life but it is quite clear that a lot of this was thanks to her amazing support network from her family, close friends and her ray oh hope in her own new little family with James and Belle.
I was so shocked at some of the dating parts in this book, I can not believe how sick and cowardice some people can be and although it upset Katie I was seething and would have loved to have got my hands on them. Katie talks a lot about her charity and it shows how passionate she is about her work, it was an insight into what the chairty involves.
I loved how we got to see Katie find her confidence more in this book and progress with a natural life that she so longed for. I still found it hard that this amazing woman still is unable to see how beautiful she is not just inside but outside too and this is one of the reasons why those disgusting men should never be allowed out why should they have the chance of a nice new life when they will always hold a part of Katie's.
This book was written with pure heartfelt honesty and must have been very difficult to write but I am so glad that Katie did because this is a story of recovery, determination and hope and this little gem has found a light at the end of her tunnel with the best gift she can be given with Belle.
This is not a book you want to miss it is wonderfully written and a captivating read so I highly recommend this book.
After reading this book I am full of admiration for this wonderful courageous woman she has really opened her heart and told us each raw emotion and it is impossible as the reader not to connect with her and feel for her but I have to say I didn't pity her I found her utterly inspiring, rather than sit away and give up on life Katie Piper has well and truly picked herself up and started to build an amazing fulfilling life but it is quite clear that a lot of this was thanks to her amazing support network from her family, close friends and her ray oh hope in her own new little family with James and Belle.
I was so shocked at some of the dating parts in this book, I can not believe how sick and cowardice some people can be and although it upset Katie I was seething and would have loved to have got my hands on them. Katie talks a lot about her charity and it shows how passionate she is about her work, it was an insight into what the chairty involves.
I loved how we got to see Katie find her confidence more in this book and progress with a natural life that she so longed for. I still found it hard that this amazing woman still is unable to see how beautiful she is not just inside but outside too and this is one of the reasons why those disgusting men should never be allowed out why should they have the chance of a nice new life when they will always hold a part of Katie's.
This book was written with pure heartfelt honesty and must have been very difficult to write but I am so glad that Katie did because this is a story of recovery, determination and hope and this little gem has found a light at the end of her tunnel with the best gift she can be given with Belle.
This is not a book you want to miss it is wonderfully written and a captivating read so I highly recommend this book.
January 19, 2015
This book focuses on Katie being more independent and the joy of meeting someone she loves and starting a family. Interspersed is a lot Bout her work, both the science parts which are fascinating and the charity work she does. Also detailed are the darker parts of her life still, the ongoing health problems and the fear about what happens when her attackers are released but mostly it is about new beginnings. I read this in an afternoon, I could not put it down, it is emotional, inspiring and entirely real. I cannot recommend this enough.
June 21, 2015
This is a wonderful book. It demonstrates how an individual can have the fortitude to deal with horrific things and make it through despite many trying circumstances and shows how we all need to realise we too probably have the same qualities if we need them. Katie demonstrates this. It is written from the heart and the ending of the book is wonderful where she writes a letter to her daughter and expresses that that all mothers feel. I wish her only more joy in life and to continually be successful. This book is in my top 4 this year so far.
November 4, 2019
It was so lovely reading how Katie has managed to overcome the most terrible act that anyone should ever have to endure. Not only has she fought back but she has done so with such gusto it is incredible. I wish I had half her amount of energy and enthusiasm!
She has not let anything that has happened beat her down, and it has been lovely to read and even more delightful to see her get her fairytale happily ever after with James and her daughter Belle. She is truly an amazing and inspirational woman!
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She has not let anything that has happened beat her down, and it has been lovely to read and even more delightful to see her get her fairytale happily ever after with James and her daughter Belle. She is truly an amazing and inspirational woman!
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