Half-Assed

A Weight-Loss Memoir

By: Jennette Fulda

Narrated by: Teri Clark Linden

Length: 8 hrs and 22 mins

Publisher's summary

After undergoing gall bladder surgery at age 23, Jennette Fulda decided it was time to lose some weight. Actually, more like half her weight. At the time, Jennette weighed 372 pounds.

Jennette was not born fat. But, by fifth grade, her response to a school questionnaire asking What would you change about your appearance? was "I would be thinner.” Sound familiar?

Half-Assed is the captivating and incredibly honest story of Jennette’s journey to get in shape, lose weight, and change her life. From the beginning - dusting off her never-used treadmill and steering clear of the donut shop - to the end with her goal weight in sight, Jennette wows listeners with her determined persistence to shed pounds and the ability to maintain her ever-present sense of self.

©2008 Jennette Fulda (P)2013 Audible, Inc.

the narrator could have been a lot more lively

not sure if I was that interested in the story, especially when the author mentioned she was not going to talk about her methods.

As I've went through the book though, I decided to listen through based on the very entertaining style of the author. Unfortunately, I did not feel the narrator put as much emphasis on the content as was necessary to make a great audio book. I think it may have been better had I read it myself.

Reader Comments

This book is highly recommend to people that want to lose weight. Jennette's story is inspiring. Personally, I felt like dropping bad eating habits after reading this book.

Ok story, obnoxious narrator

This was a decently entertaining/inspiring story, however I almost couldn't get past how bad the narration was. It was distractingly terrible and made it hard to fully immerse yourself into the story. Just spoken in the slowwwwwest, most emotionless monotone. Wouldn't recommend for that reason.

good story terrible gringe worthy narration.

good story hated the narration such a bad performance..all wit and irony lost ..wish author had read it

Authors need to read their own memoirs!!!

I wanted this book to be so much more than what it was. The potential was there for sure. The problem with this book is in the narration. It should have been read by the author. The author puts the emotion behind the words. This narrator did not at all. I honestly think the author’s voice would have changed the whole book for me. I can tell she has a sense of humor, but the narrator did not do her humor any justice. Disappointing.

Very easy listening

I loved this book! Very inspirational and made me reflect on my own life. I also loved that you could hear the sarcasm and enthusiasm in the reader's voice making this book even more enjoyable. I would definitely recommend to anyone who is feeling down on themselves about their own weightloss/gain struggles.

Crappy narrator

I thought the story itself was pretty good. The author was sarcastic and gave me a few good laughs. Unfortunately the narrator was the worst I have ever listened to. She has no character in her voice at all. She just drones on and on. I had a really hard time listening to her.

Smart, funny, and honest

I really loved this book and was incredibly surprised to see negative reviews. The author is honest while telling her weight loss journey. It might not always be what people want to hear, and it shouldn't - it's her point of view - her memoir. And I think it is awesome!

I love this book! Totally relatable to everyone

It’s honest, funny, & real! No hidden agenda just the truth about weight loss & lifestyle changes!

Inspiring story

What made the experience of listening to Half-Assed the most enjoyable?

It felt like listening to myself and my thoughts about weight. It felt like having a conversation with a best friend.

What did you like best about this story?

The author was so real, funny and truthful as she shared her innermost thoughts with the readers.

What does Teri Clark Linden bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

I felt like I was engaged in a conversation.

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

I wish I could have but it was bit long to listen to all at once. It only took me three days to finish on my commute to work.

Any additional comments?

I really loved this memoir and I would recommend it to a friend.