Against All Odds

Ellie Goldstein

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The first supermodel with Down Syndrome to represent Gucci in a major campaign around the world. Against All Odds shares Ellie Goldstein's empowering and uplifting story.
'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.

Foreword by Katie Piper OBE vii

Introduction 1
1 A change of plan 3
2 What is Down syndrome? 8
3 Meet Ellie 10
4 What next? 16
5 Broken-hearted 20
6 Sister act 25
7 Expectation versus reality 28
8 Nursery 30
9 The best things to do with friends 33
10 Advice for mums 34
11 Starting school 37
12 Mischievous at primary school 40
13 Mischievous out and about 45
14 The long arm of the law 50
15 Daddy's girl 54
16 Ellie's best books 56
17 Secondary school 57
18 Grandma Freda 63
19 The worst school ever 68
20 College girl 73
21 Dancing queen 75

22 Now That's What I Call... Ellie's favourite songs to dance to 79
23 Ellie's moves 80
24 Model behaviour 82
25 Call my agent 88
26 Lockdown life 90
27 Loving life 92
28 Ellie's top flirting tips 95
29 The call from Gucci 96
30 Little sister, big dreams 103
31 Working nine to five 106
32 Flying high 109
33 Winning awards 116
34 Auntie Ellie 119
35 Influencing 122
36 Ellie's keys to happiness 125
37 The future 128
38 Things I wish everyone knew... 131
Acknowledgements 134

Sujets

• Santé et bien-être
• Développement personnel
• People with Disabilities
• Personal Memoirs
• motivation
• Biography
• Assertiveness
• Fashion
• Autobiography
• Mode (habillement)

Informations

• Publié par: SPCK
• Date de parution: 21 septembre 2023
• Nombre de lectures: 0
• EAN13: 9780281088225
• Langue: English

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