Summer Reading Program Book Review

"I Got This: How I Changed My Ways and Lost What Weighed Me Down" by Jennifer Hudson

Two weeks ago I took my son to the Summer Reading Program kick off in Rancho Cucamonga.  The event was very well done and I was surprised to see that they not only had a Summer Reading Program for the kids, but for Teens and Adults as well. Being the nerdy bookworm that I am, I did not hesitate in signing myself up.  The question became 'What will I read?'  I ushered my son into the library and we set off to finding some books for him first.  Once we had selected a few nice dinosaur books, I set him down to start reading so I could have a look at the books for adults.  I already knew I didn't want to pour over shelves of books so headed right for the new releases to see what caught my eye.  It wasn't too long before I saw Jennifer Hudson's book and grabbed it without a second thought.

Regular readers of my blog know I always write about my weight loss journey, and how long and slow it has been, but with the help of Weight Watchers I am making those fundamental changes in myself that will ensure long term success.  Those changes do not come over night and I know myself, I am very stubborn and must do things my way at times. 

So back to Jennifer.  I will admit I was never a big American Idol fan.  I think I may have watched the season she was on, and saw "Dream Girls."  She is clearly a talented individual and I am not the sort to hate on someone for their success.  Hers is a name I have known for some time, and when she became the spokeswoman for Weight Watchers I began to pay a bit more attention to her.  I knew of her book, but prior to the reading program I was not inclined to read it as I am not one for autobiographies or biographies.  I tend to favor fantasy and fiction generally.

I really enjoyed reading her book.  It was written in a conversational tone as if I was her girlfriend and she was sitting near me just sharing her story.  Everyone has their journey and Jennifer is no different.  Her overall success, personal and professional, is inspiring and I would recommend this book to anyone who is curious about the struggles and successes of a celebrity.