"Kilee's spirit shines through her every word. Beautiful Scars is a
down-to-earth primer on how to let our hearts define us, not our
scars." -- J.R. Martinez, Actor, U.S. Army veteran, bestselling
author, and burn survivor
A moment can change everything ...
Kilee Brookbank was a typical sixteen-year-old, but her last ordinary
day erupted in an explosion that consumed her house, burning forty-five
percent of her body and sending her to the brink of death. After
thirty-eight days of surgeries, skin grafts, physical therapy, and
excruciating pain, Kilee had to discover how to live again. With
unwavering support from her mom, Lori, and the rest of her family, Kilee
faced her journey with determination, strength, and a positive attitude
that inspired not only her community, but people around the world.
Told together by Kilee and Lori, Beautiful Scars is a story of
recovery, healing, and hope, reminding us all that we're never
powerless, never alone, and that each challenge we face helps make us
the people we are meant to be.
Now a thriving college student, Kilee has become an author, advocate,
and philanthropist focused on helping other young burn survivors and
their families. She has met with individual survivors and their parents
and spoken to school groups, burn camps and civic organizations across
the country.
Her charity, the Kilee Gives Back Foundation, has raised more than
$300,000 for Shriners Hospitals for Children-Cincinnati, and Kilee has
partnered with Shriners Hospitals to promote its national Be Burn Aware
campaign.
... It's what you do with each moment that defines you.
A portion of the proceeds from sales of Beautiful Scars: A Life
Redefined will benefit Shriners Hospitals for Children-Cincinnati.
Features eight-page color photo insert!
