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Author
Publisher
Epigraph Books
Pub. Date
2010.
Language
English
Description
Lizzie Velásquez was born with a rare condition that does not allow her to gain weight. She not only looks unnaturally thin but her features seem distorted. Also, due to her condition, she has lost sight in one of her eyes. Despite these handicaps, Lizzie is pursuing a college education and has become a motivational speaker, telling her inspiring story to others.
Author
Publisher
Liguori Publications
Pub. Date
[2012]
Language
English
Description
Lizzie Velásquez is a Communications major at Texas State University in San Marcos. She is one of only three known cases in the world with an undiagnosed syndrome that doesn't allow her to gain weight or create muscle. In a time when beauty is dictated by magazine covers and actresses, Lizzie Velásquez provides a first account of her journey to find the beauty within and reemphasize the importance of staying true to oneself. --from publisher description....
