• 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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An ad for weight watchers

I enjoyed her story until she got to the part about weight watchers. I sympathize with her journey as I also struggle with weight issues. I also like the weight watchers program and I am a member online. But this book turned into a weight watchers commercial. It felt like that part of the book was written by a weight watchers PR person rather than Jennifer. At one point in the book she became very defensive about people who had different opinions about her. I enjoyed two thirds of this book but the last third . . . not so much.

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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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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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Nice Listen

Where does I Got This rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

Close to the top, but not 5 stars like "The Help" and a few others

Would you recommend I Got This to your friends? Why or why not?

Yes, only because of her personal triumph with Weight Watchers and the encouragment that she has brought ot so many others in her family to live a more healthy life.

Would you listen to another book narrated by Shanelle Gabriel?

possibly...I could hear Jennifer in her voice. She certainly seemed to have her "whatever" attitude. Unfortuntately, I thought Jennifer was reading it thats why I bought it. It only disappointed me mentally-Shanielle did a great job!

If you were to make a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?

"Whatever"!

Any additional comments?

I was disappointed that while Jennifer spoke more of her weight loss than anything, she did not really speak of her personal tragedies in 2008 and how she was able to deal and heal. I believe this could've been a 2 fold book of deliverance for many readers (listeners) had she done that. To oversome self esteem issues, healthy living and triumph over tragedy-it would've been a "10". I do understand that perhaps sh ewas just trying to focus on the good.Altogether, goo book...i would read agin if I had to

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INSPIRING

If you could sum up I Got This in three words, what would they be?

Inspiring, uplifting, enouraging

Who was your favorite character and why?

Jennifer Hudson battled the weight and won the battle. She inspired me to get back on the Weight Watchers Plan.

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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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Interesting story - weak narration

What did you love best about I Got This?

I really enjoyed the inside scoop about the American Idol audition process. I also found it very ineteresting that the culture in which Jennifer grew up left her with the impression that there was nothing wrong with her extra weight or the way she was eating.

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

Jennifer's shock and disappointment at how some of her fans effectively

Would you listen to another book narrated by Shanelle Gabriel?

No, I did not enjoy Ms. Gabriel's narration. Her tone and choice of pronunciation for some words, such as asked, left me feeling like she was narrating for a specific audience - specifically a teenage, African-American girl. I appreciate that she was perhaps trying to emulate Jennifer as much as possible, but I would have enjoyed a more neutral delivery much more.

Any additional comments?

I appreciate that Jennifer feels she owes a lot to her faith in her religion, but I feel like there was too much emphasis put on this aspect of her ability to lose weight and get healthy. I don't like to think that people (such as me) would be discouraged about their own ability to achieve successful weight loss without the help of the diety of his or her choice. I really wanted to hear more about how she worked the Weight Watchers program.

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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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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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Excellent Start!

I guess I got a little too excited to hear J-Hud's story. I applaud her for her weight loss journey and her commitment to the weight watchers program but I would appreciate a little less weight watchers details in this book. If you are struggling with weight loss 'I Got This' would be an excellent listen. I like that she did not dwell on her tragedy but focused on the positive so kudos to her. The narrator did a fantastic job getting into character. Overall it was a great motivational book.

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