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  • I Got This

  • How I Changed My Ways and Lost What Weighed Me Down
  • By: Jennifer Hudson
  • Narrated by: Shanelle Gabriel
  • Length: 4 hrs and 42 mins
  • 3.7 out of 5 stars (98 ratings)

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I Got This

By: Jennifer Hudson
Narrated by: Shanelle Gabriel
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Publisher's summary

A personal and inspirational memoir from Grammy and Oscar winner Jennifer Hudson, focused on her amazing transformation as she embraced a healthy lifestyle and lost over 80 pounds.

Soulful and sultry, Jennifer Hudson wowed the world with her powerful voice in American Idol's third season, and then took Hollywood by storm with a star turn in Dreamgirls that won her an Oscar for Best Supporting Actress. But before we knew her as an American Idol standout, Jennifer was singing in her church choir in the Southside of Chicago. This uplifting memoir tells the story of Jennifer's meteoric rise from American Idol to Dreamgirls to her amazing weight loss on the megablockbuster Weight Watchers diet plan. With the Weight Watchers brand endorsing her, Jennifer gives her fans tips for embracing a healthy lifestyle in order to lose weight and reclaim their bodies.

Full of stories from her American Idol days, her experience acting in Dreamgirls, and how her son inspired her to want to live healthfully, this book is a gift for her millions of fans and an inspiration for anyone struggling with weight issues.

PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying PDF will be available in your Audible Library along with the audio.

©2012 Jennifer Hudson (P)2012 Penguin Audio

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Inspiring

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

Yes, I would. Jennifer Hudson will make you want to be as determined to loose and maintain weight as she is.

What was one of the most memorable moments of I Got This?

When Jennifer talked about still being the same person she was before losing weight.

Have you listened to any of Shanelle Gabriel’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

No

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

Yes, if I had the time.

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She is happy she has changed her life with WW

Any additional comments?

Of course she is going to sing the praises of WW. Weight Watchers helped her change her life for the better and made her slimmer and Healthier. I don't blame her for talking about WW, in fact I would have been disappointed if she had not discussed it. She is also trying to help others to get slimmer and healthier too.

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Itr is just another weigh loss success

What did you like best about I Got This? What did you like least?

It is OK, It was just her life story

Who was your favorite character and why?

Jennifer Hudson, she was able to get control of her eating

What does Shanelle Gabriel bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

She sounded like Jennifer Hudson

Do you think I Got This needs a follow-up book? Why or why not?

Maybe in 10 years, just to let people how she is doing with the WW program.

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A little disappointed

I LOVE Jennifer Hudson and I LOVE autobiographies. So I was a little disappointed that it wasn't narrated by her. I didn't care for the cheesy music behind the voice in places. I enjoyed hearing about her story. It was touching and inspiring. BUT I could have done without the 2 chapters of Weight Watchers commercial. Glad I listened to the book, but wouldn't listen to it again. Sorry, Jennifer! Still a HUGE fan!

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Not what I expected

Positive content and good advice.
Disliked it felt like a commercial for weight watchers and paid endorsement to write the book.

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Don't look down

What made the experience of listening to I Got This the most enjoyable?

I loved that she kept it positive, even with the tragedy she suffered. She spoke of it very briefly and kept looking up and ahead!

What did you like best about this story?

I liked the fact that she never let anything or anyone keep he down.. She wasnt afraid to share her wieght loss struggles. Even after her wieght loss she faced her "haters" with grace.

Would you listen to another book narrated by Shanelle Gabriel?

Yes

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

It made me smile! She is very positive and encouraging!

Any additional comments?

I've been up and down with my wieght. Lately more up than down. But Jennifer is really encouraging. And she's living proof that it can be done, in a balanced and healthy way.

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It was okay.

Is there anything you would change about this book?

Most of us struggle with certain issues so it is nice to know that celebs do also. But she comes of a little snide.

What was your reaction to the ending? (No spoilers please!)

ehhh, no reaction.

What three words best describe Shanelle Gabriel???s performance?

i don't know

Did I Got This inspire you to do anything?

It was insprining to hear that Jennifer never gave up

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Excellent!

What did you love best about I Got This?

The story and Shanelle's voice - it is so good listen her voice! Really!

What did you like best about this story?

How Jennifer became famous, and how changing habits changes our life!

What about Shanelle Gabriel’s performance did you like?

As I sad before, it is PERFECT!!!

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

I was curious to know more and more... I identify myself in some history parts.

Any additional comments?

Listen it! Listen it! Listen it!

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Starts strong, ends predictably

Would you try another book from Jennifer Hudson and/or Shanelle Gabriel?

I would definitely like to read more memoir-style writings from Ms. Hudson. Her re-telling of certain moments in her career were very emotional, especially for fans who have been following her since American Idol.

What didn’t you like about Shanelle Gabriel’s performance?

I don't understand how some words were embarrassingly mispronounced!

Did I Got This inspire you to do anything?

Ultimately, the book (and the Weight Watchers PR team/possible ghost writer) did succeed in helping re-kindle my excitement about losing weight and getting healthy again.

Any additional comments?

For the next one, leave the WW propaganda out, give us more of Jennifer - that's what we really want.

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4 Hour Commercial for Weight Watchers

What could have made this a 4 or 5-star listening experience for you?

This book told me little to nothing about Jennifer Hudson's life outside of her Weight Watchers experience. I would have liked to have know more about her life and the events that shaped who she is as a person. I was also hoping to learn how she coped with her family tragedy. Even if this book was all about her weight I would think that the murders were worth a mention.

Has I Got This turned you off from other books in this genre?

No. This is clearly a Weight Watchers commercial, not an autobiography. I would still listen to other books in this category.

How did the narrator detract from the book?

The narrator's constant pronunciation of the word "ask" as "axe" was beyond annoying.

If you could play editor, what scene or scenes would you have cut from I Got This?

It was unnecessary to include the details of the weight loss journey of her relatives. Also, there were various sidebars that were really instructions on how Weight Watchers works that had nothing to do with Jennifer as a person.

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