In 2007 due to the rise of social media, Lizzie had the most public and humiliating experience: a then 17-year-old Lizzie came across a YouTube video of herself entitled 'World's Ugliest Woman.' The hurtful comments that were posted beneath the video would shake the most hardened of us.
While that would have been enough to knock down even the most resilient individual, Lizzie started using the very same medium to fight back and spread positivity and compassion instead. These qualities - her trademark humour, her down-to-earth attitude, and her vulnerability - have to date drawn 34 million unique viewers and half a million subscribers to Lizzie's YouTube channel.
DARE TO BE KIND is not just to provide a guide to overcoming bullying but to contribute to an important conversation about the pervasive problem of cyber-bullying. As she shares her personal story, Lizzie will provide the reader with the practical solutions that have worked for her over a lifetime of bullying while offering up insights on how we can transform society into a kinder, more accepting place. With advice on the subjects of confidence, kindness, and self-worth, this book will make an invaluable resource for teenagers and parents.
