More Than My Scars, Kechi Okwuchi
More Than My Scars, Kechi Okwuchi
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More Than My Scars
The Power of Perseverance, Unrelenting Faith, and Deciding What Defines You

Author: Kechi Okwuchi, Simon Cowell

Narrator: Kechi Okwuchi

Unabridged: 7 hr 21 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 05/03/2022

Synopsis

The first thing you will notice when you meet Kechi Okwuchi is her scars. One of just two survivors of a devastating plane crash that killed more than 100 people, sixteen-year-old Kechi was left with third-degree burns over sixty-five percent of her body. More Than My Scars is her incredible story. A story of not just surviving impossible odds but thriving in a world that is too often caught up with how we look on the outside rather than seeing that our true value is within.

Now in her early thirties, Kechi has spent the last sixteen years refusing to be defined by her trauma. Follow her as she decides for herself what role her scars will play in her life before society decides for her. Her strong sense of identity, rooted in seeing herself the way God sees her, has allowed her to live authentically in a world that constantly seeks to define us by its ever-changing (and ever-shallow) standards. Kechi's story will inspire you to love and accept yourself as you are and confidently present your true self to the world.

About Kechi Okwuchi

Kechi Okwuchi is a Nigerian American recording artist and motivational speaker. One of two survivors in the Sosoliso Airlines Flight 1145 crash on December 10, 2005, she was a finalist on America's Got Talent in 2017 and has put out her own original music since her appearance on the hit TV show. As a burn survivor advocate, she became a national patient ambassador for Shriners Children's Texas in Galveston in 2017. She has since been active in events organized by WE Movement, a global youth empowerment organization, speaking and singing to thousands of students at WE Day events all over the country, the most notable being WE Day UN, which took place in New York in September 2019. As a bullying prevention advocate, she has teamed up with the organization Be Strong Global, as well as Instagram and Teen Vogue, to speak out against bullying. She hopes to use her story and her musical talents to ignite hope. Okwuchi lives in Pearland, Texas.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Ruks

On December 10, 2005, a passenger plane crashed in Port Harcourt, Nigeria. Over a hundred people died. The author, Ms Okwuchi, was one of 2 survivors. She was 16 years old. Beautiful, mostly carefree, with only ordinary worries like her grades and life post high school. Then, she fell out of the sky......more

Goodreads review by Deena

Since I saw Ketchi Okwuchi on America's Got Talent, I was interested to hear her story. Her attitude despite experiencing such a traumatic event is inspiring and helped me with perspective on a health crisis I'm currently going through. I listened to the book on audio, which was narrated by Kechi. I......more

Goodreads review by Melony

I had not heard about Kechi Okwuchi before I read this book. I hadn’t heard about the plane crash or the circumstances surrounding it, nor had I seen her on America’s Got Talent, so it was with a clean slate that I began reading this book and wow, Kechi’s story blew me away. I’m glad I read the book......more

Goodreads review by Allicia

Empowering Story-Incredible Writer-A MUST READ! I loved watching Kechi on America's Got Talent. Her voice is amazing. When I heard she was writing a book I pre-ordered and knew it would be good. I heard her speak once and her beautiful perspective changed mine in a good way! Needless to say, it's har......more

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