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Janet Jackson

True You: A Journey to Finding and Loving Yourself Hardcover – 15 Feb. 2011

by Janet Jackson (Author), David Allen (Afterword), David Ritz (Contributor)

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ONE OF THE GREATEST ENTERTAINERS OF OUR TIME CANDIDLY REVEALS HER VERY PERSONAL STRUGGLE WITH AN ISSUE SO MANY OF US FACE EVERY DAY: SELF-ESTEEM

Janet Jackson emerged from the shadows of an already famous family to become one of the most beloved, recognizable, and influential performers in the world. But at what cost?

From the age of ten, when she made her acting debut on Good Times, Janet was told by Hollywood that she needed to slim down. Her well-meaning brothers, especially fun-loving Michael, teased her relentlessly until she began to believe that who she was wasnt good enough. It was an idea that no amount of critical acclaim in television and film or, later, international platinum success in music could change.

Janet turned to food for comfort and escape. She developed a self-destructive pattern familiar to so many of us: fear and uncertainty led to bad feelings about herself and ultimately depression. The depression led to overeating. And her yo-yoing weight was painfully obvious in the bright lights of the entertainment world.

It has taken Janet most of her adult life to come to terms with who she is. But she has finally broken free of the attitudes that brought her down and has embraced realistic goals that help her eat better, exercise better, feel better, and ultimately be better.

This book is about meeting those challenges that face all of us. With candor and courage, Janet shares her painful journey to loving herself. She addresses the crazy rumors that have swirled around her for most of her life, shines an intimate light on her family, and pulls us behind the velvet rope into her unforgettable career. She also shares lessons she has learned through contact with friends and fans and reveals the fitness secrets she has learned from her trainer. Finally, her nutritionist, David Allen, unveils the wholesome, delicious recipes and lifestyle-changing tips that helped Janet get in shapemind and spirit, heart and soul.

True You is a call to tune in to your own fundamental wisdom, to let go of the ugly comparisons, and to understand that who you are, thetrue you, is more than enough.

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Im loved, Im valued, and Im capable of achieving balance in my life. I can learn to eat well. I can exercise. I can express gratitude for the simple act of being able to breathe in and breathe out. I can move away from darkness and depression to light and hope. I can be happy with who I am, not what I should be, or what I might have been, or what someone tells me I must be.

I am me, the true me; you are you, the true youand thats good. Thats beautiful. Thats enough.

JANET JACKSON

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259 pages
Language

English
Publisher

Karen Hunter
Publication date

15 Feb. 2011
Dimensions

15.24 x 2.29 x 22.86 cm
ISBN-10

1416587241
ISBN-13

978-1416587248
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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Karen Hunter; 1st edition (15 Feb. 2011)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 259 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1416587241
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1416587248
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 15.24 x 2.29 x 22.86 cm

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Marzihan

Janet Jackson: True You.

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 25 April 2011

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It's not often that self-help books by celebrities actually live up to expectations. True You by Janet Jackson does.

In her promotion of the book, Jackson stressed the fact that the book is not an autobiography. Reading it however it does sometimes feel like a confessional, at times she is heartbreakingly honest in a way I haven't seen most famous stars be, on paper or in interviews. She talks at length, and in detail about her early life growing up in America's most famous musical family, and how the stress of being a child-star on television in the 1970s and having to live up to her brother's fame became the root of self-esteem and weight issues. She comes across as open and honest in revealing how she battled to find herself only in the last few years, and coming to terms with her childhood and life so far.

Her weight-loss is detailed, but don't expect a step-by-step guide on how she lost 80lbs. Instead, she talks more about how her self-esteem issues with her body, and how she overcame that.
One of the nice touches of the book is hearing Janet open up about her 'big brother Mike'. She talks fondly of him and how they were best friends in the family from being very little, and you can clearly see how much she adores and loves him. She also talks about her family, especially her father. It's interesting to see that years after Michael discussed their father's beatings, Janet has decided to also. She describes when her father beat her as a very young child, which affected her and still does to this day. However, some sensitive issues are glossed over (''it isn't an autobiography'') which can be expected, an example being her second, secret marriage.
A really nice touch is the inspirational stories that are included throughout the writing. These are people's true stories of how they triumphed over issues similar to Janet's, and are quite touching.
Throughout the book also, rare and private images from Janet's personal collection are included.

The last quarter of the book is not written by Janet, but rather by her nutritionist who describes how he helped Janet to loose the 80lbs she had gained. His methods do sound uncoventional (for example, he says that he told Janet to stop exercising altogether at the start of her lifestyle change), but as evidenced in Janet herself, they clearly work. Also included are recipes for some of Janet's diet dishes, which are cute enough if you want to follow Janet's diet plan, but the majority of Janet Jackson fans who buy this book will probably not need to take a second look at these parts.

A startlingly truthful look at the life of a 20th Century Icon, in her own words.

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Leopantheras

Moving, intimate and all inspiring. A MUST HAVE.

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 17 June 2011

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What more can anyone say about this incredibly beautiful, sexy and multi-talented superstar and lady that is Janet Jackson??? Prior to purchasing True You, I read articles and watched interviews Janet had given while promoting the release of her book and she stresses that it is NOT a biography (which is true). The book encompasses a variation of self-discipline, self motivation and ALL inspiring. Janet does not only talk about her yo-yo weight, fitness regimen etc, she combats her personal struggles with self-discipline, motivation and encouragement to 'live healthy', 'stay healthy' and love who you are - the True You. Janet tactfully accomplishes what she set out to do with this book by using her life experiences as a reference to support her words of encouragement and define what she means by TRUE YOU and you cannot help but be submerged in Janet's world and 'be with her' in this experience. In True You, Janet opens herself up for the first time, documenting her trials and immense struggle with her life-long nemesis - herself, from childhood to adulthood as she recounts how she was teased as a child by her brothers for being fat to being told 'how' to look by Hollywood executives during her time on the hit 70s TV show 'Good Times'. Janet also discloses how she despised her body and the way she looked. The book teaches that despite whatever shortcomings one faces in life like trying to figure out who you really are, you should remember that you are beautiful on the inside as well as the outside, you have the strength to improve yourself and most importantly embrace who you are.

TRUE YOU is an intimate insight into the person Janet Jackson and not the celebrity and is a truly inspiring experience.

By Susan Uzor

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Inspired Everyday

Changed the way i look at myself

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 11 October 2012

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True you is such an amazing book. A perfect book for me. and i'm 15!

Janet's book literately changed the way I look at myself! A really inspiring book and very encouraging! I personally liked it and i dont like many books that celebrities write. Beautifully written and makes you realise how not everything with a person can see the way you think. I strongly recommend this book for anyone who struggles with self-acceptance and who have a negative body image towards themselves.

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 4 September 2016

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Loved this book but wished it were longer! I wish Janet would write an autobiography of her life but maybe she's not ready yet - but I hope one say she does! I love reading about the Jackson's. I think Janet, like Michael are the most sweetest people. Janet struggled through weight issues like me and I still struggle to this day and it's nice to read that she too is just as human. Loved this book!

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Olubisi T.

Damaged paper cover but good quality for the price

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 29 August 2021

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A very good book. It came with no damages except if you get hard back cover. The paper on top of comes damaged as it is second hand. Other than that good for the price!!

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JoCal

Didn't expect the recipes; the rest was good

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 12 December 2015

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I loved learning more about Janet's thoughts, feelings and family life. I didn't realise such a huge chunk of the book was healthy recipes from her nutrionist, which wasn't really what I was reading it for (just something to be aware of).

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 12 June 2019

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I loved this book, very honest and refreshing.

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 16 September 2015

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Brilliant book. Really spoke to me I actually saw a lot of myself in what Janet wrote about.

Really inspiring I recommend this book highly

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