The Lady Who Was Beautiful Inside

by Edward Monkton

The lady had seen the power of the beauty inside her. And from then on, everywhere she went, loveliness happened. For she did have a very beautiful beauty indeed." -- The Lady Who Was Beautiful Inside

* The perfect, any-occasion gift book for every woman in your life.

With beauty magazines boasting circulations in the millions and the American Society of Plastic Surgeons recording more than 10 million elective cosmetic procedures within the last calendar year, it's pretty obvious that women across the nation are in need of a little pick-me-up. Edward Monkton delivers an empowering sense of self in The Lady Who Was Beautiful Inside by reminding readers that beauty from deep within "is the most beautiful beauty of all."

* Monkton, perhaps better known as the U.K.'s top-selling living poet Giles Andreae, pairs a fresh, lyrical narrative style with simple yet elegant illustrations to create this modern-day fable. 

Genres: Childrens, Philosophy, Poetry, Comedy, Humor

32 pages, Hardcover

First published August 1, 2007

About the author

Pen name of Giles Andreae, Edward Monkton is a self-described "philosopher, poet, artist and interesting fellow"

Reviews

[Smitha Murthy]

I don’t read Edward Monkton’s books because they pack some amazing messages you have never heard of. Some startling revelation to lift your soul. No. His books don’t have any soul-shattering words. They are not brimming with poetry or well-spun prose.

I like these books because they offer one little nugget that might make you shift that cloudy lens a bit. Maybe, just a little. It’s enough for that moment. And those drawings are too cute!

[Rachel]

A lovely little easy book to express the importance of realising inner beauty and recognising our potential to change the course of our day or our life even!

[Adrian]

"Why do I BOTHER, hairdresser? Why? Why? WHY?" And she held the leg of the hairdresser and began to SOB noiselessly into his trousers.”

Another day, another charity shop find of an Edward Monkton.

This time we ponder the meaning of beauty and where it truly lies.

Not the best, compared to the other in our collection. Only 3 stars.

[Sher Williams]

Cool.

I liked the artwork along side the sayings. Its simple and effective. Fun book. Goes well with the wonderful man.

[Radhika]

Insanely cute!

[Sofia]

Mentions the beauty from inside, but only mentions the lady's smile and not her person per say :s

[Rachel]

Another lovely picture book from Edward Monkton - this time about the true meaning of beauty. Again, like The Pig Of Happiness, this book shows how positive thinking can change everything. Beauty is not only in the magazine models, but within a woman's smile, for happiness and a positive mind draw goodness from everything like a magnet.
Reading this just bolstered my resolve to think more positively this year.
As usual, the art work is cure and quirky. The bonus is this book was reduced to 69p in the Amazon kindle store. (10/01/15)

[Yun Zhen]

I picked this up in the library, wondering what a children's book was doing in the adult section, and finished reading it in a matter of seconds. And it made me smile. Admittedly, this is not a book for reading, but a book for owning. It looks like a child's book, but contains nothing a child would find enjoyable. But yet this book contains reminders that we jaded adults will find lovely and important.

[Julie Bennett]

I love everything Monkton!

[Marcella]

My daughter bought this book for me and it opened my eyes to how she sees me.

[Cassandra]

A lovely birthday prezzy from Becky.

I love it :)

[Cherrie]

This was a xmas gift from my sister as a reminder of the beauty that comes from within. sweet book <3

[gabby wicker]

this book is so cute and sends a good message to kids about how their personality is important

[Catherine]

cute book for the self estee lift.