Not All Heroes Wear Capes: The inspiring life story from the host of Channel 4’s Love My Face

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Random House, Jul 20, 2023 - Biography & Autobiography - 224 pages

AS SEEN ON CHANNEL 4’S LOVE MY FACE

'An extraordinary story of transformation and inner strength' - KATIE PIPER

'Well worth reading: a tale of real heroism and obstacles overcome' - THE MAIL ON SUNDAY


'Truly remarkable and so helpful' - FEARNE COTTON

'Finding self-acceptance hasn't always been easy. I was abandoned at birth with a facial difference, and as I got older, I began to hate my face and the world I lived in.

Gradually, through trial and error, random moments with strangers, and some tragic haircuts, I've found self-love and happiness.

This book is the story of how I found my way out of difficult times, and how you can do the same.'


Jono Lancaster was born with Treacher Collins Syndrome - a condition that affects facial appearence - and at only two weeks old, he found himself in foster care. In his remarkable story, Jono shares the highs and lows of his journey and how he turned his differences into his greatest strengths.

Inspirational, empowering and moving - this is an extraordinary memoir with a powerful message: you are strong enough to become your own hero. (Cape optional.)

Published by Happy Place Books

 

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Contents

Introduction
Wait Am I Different?
Why
In Trouble Again?
Someone Is Better than No One?
Does Anybody Even Care?
Fake It till You Make
Theres a Superhero Inside of
Look at How Far Youve Come
Less Is More?
What Really Is SelfLove?
Healing Thoughts
Further Resources
Acknowledgements

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About the author (2023)

Jonathan (Jono) Lancaster is a thirty-something who loves fashion, music, and travel. While exploring the world, he found himself. A proud Yorkshire lad, he loves cheering on his local rugby team, the Featherstone Rovers, and his is the co-founder of charity Love Me Love My Face, which supports those with Treacher Collins Syndrome and other craniofacial conditions.

Jonathan is passionate about helping others find their own self-love and spends his free time doing yoga, presentation, public speaking to audiences around the world and engaging young people through talks in schools. He also enjoys going running and doing yoga, finding time to keep fit with a healthy dose of balance and humour . . . sometimes he's full of kale, and sometimes he's full of ale. Find Jono on Instagram at @jonolanc.

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