Wanted to love this...

Any additional comments?

I really wanted to love this because I've enjoyed Andie Mitchell's blog over the years. At first I was on board with her (the author's) narration but, as the book, progressed, the over. emphasizing. of. every. word. flat out got on my nerves. I understand this was her journey (which is more than food and losing weight) but I was hoping for more about her weight-loss process. What worked for her and why. It was included in the book but really only took up about 45 minutes of the narration, all told. Decent listen but I was hoping for so much more and I wish a professional had narrated it

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INSPIRING!

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

YES, I would recommend this book because it is honest. It also made me think and relate to the author. I had a revelation about eating reading this book.

What other book might you compare It Was Me All Along to and why?

None that I can think of, I haven't read many diet/weight loss books to compare - the ones I have read never really inspired me like this one did. I think it's because Andie is realistic.

What about Andie Mitchell’s performance did you like?

She has a bright, positive voice that you want to listen to. Not monotone.

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

Revelation and inspiration is a life-long lesson in being healthy

Any additional comments?

I did adore this book, and I enjoy her recipes on her blog. Honestly, she really makes sense in her idea about being healthy and binge eating. She maintains that nothing will ever fill you up when you're binge eating. I also found it interesting about after losing weight, after finally realizing she was emotional eating, she had nothing to turn to except to deal with the emotion. Very interesting.

I bookmarked a great passage of the book for motivation and inspiration, it's very rare that I find a book that In find this inspiring and one I think about often.

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This book is amazing!!

I have never wrote a review but I definitely had to after listening to this book. This book is for anyone who has ever had a problem with emotional eating. Everything the author wrote sounded as if I were writing my own story. Of course she is much better at writing than I and more descriptive of details. It's not necessarily a diet book but one that talks about her emotions and her struggle always being the bigger person in the group. It resonated with me in the fact that when she lost her weight she still had the same issues as before just now she was thinner. I have contemplated weight loss surgery but came to the realization that it's not that I am hungry and needs lots of food but I eat my feelings and emotions just like the author. I also had an aha moment that making my stomach smaller would not help unless I cleared up my food issues. The author talks honesty and openly about her struggles and let's us see that we are not alone. There are actually others out there that have the same issues. I encourage you to read her blog and order her cookbook.

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Heartfelt, touching and well-written

I enjoyed this honest, heartbreaking and very wise book by a young and intelligent woman struggling to establish a healthy lifestyle on all fronts. She succeeds admirably.

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inspirational story!

Fell in love with Andie and her story. I am very glad that I purchased the audio book. Hearing her tell her story was unforgettable!

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Overloaded with adjectives

This book wasn’t for you, but who do you think might enjoy it more?

Couldn't get past the introduction. There is such a thing as being too descriptive. I really wanted to hear what she had to say, but she wouldn't get to the point. Adjectives were overused to the point it felt like a grade school assignment of "Name as many words as you can think of to describe cake." I was nauseated and bored two minutes in.

What do you think your next listen will be?

Anything but this.

How did the narrator detract from the book?

It felt like author/narrator was trying to be sexy and breathless, which was out of place for this book. It only made the extra adjectives that much worse.

What reaction did this book spark in you? Anger, sadness, disappointment?

Thankful that audible allows you to return a book.

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Enjoyed her story.

An honest look into the power of overeating. Andrea's voice is pleasant to listen to. Her insight is valuable and her determination is admirable.

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Hit Close to Home

This book was amazing. It hit very close to home for me. I didn't have an alcoholic father, but I did have a dad whose moods ruled the house and it really has caused many emotional issues within myself.

This book was thought provoking and beautiful. I am so so thankful that Andie wrote the book, and that I chose to "read" it.

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Fantastic

Great book with excellent narration by the author... Don't miss this one.... This book is Very inspiring!!!

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By far my favorite book

Her dive into food addiction as well as parental influence such as an alcoholic father really hit home and I related with her on so many levels. It was like stepping into a support group. I'm really thankful for this title. And it made me feel a connection with the author.