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Book Review: It Was Me All Along

February 5, 2015 by Kenna Griffin

I am not writing this book review because Andie Mitchell posted a “thank you” comment on my blog after I included her memoir, It Was Me All Along, on my list of favorite books I read in January.

Andie MitchellDon’t get me wrong, I loved that Andie took the time to send a kind message, but I already was planning to review her book. Her kindness certainly was noted, but it didn’t sway my thoughts on her book.

I already loved Andie’s book. It Was Me All Along is about Andie’s lifetime battle with food. I ran across the book after it was featured as an Audible new release. I was motivated to move it to the top of my reading list when I then saw a short review of it in Women’s Health magazine.

Andie’s decision to share her story was incredibly brave. She was 20 years old and weighed almost 300 pounds when she decided to take control of her weight. But making a decision to change is not the same as making change. Andie struggled with justifying poor food choices, latching onto fad diets and then having an eating disorder opposite of the original one.

Sadly, there probably never will be a time in Andie’s life that food, and the comfort that comes along with it, won’t be a problem. But, it seems like she finally understands this and has channeled her love for food and cooking into a great blog, Can You Stay for Dinner. The site includes low-calorie recipes and food ideas.

Add It Was Me All Along to your reading list. You won’t regret it.

 

Disclosure of Material Connection: Some of the links in the post above are “affiliate links.” This means if you click on the link and purchase the item, I will receive an affiliate commission. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will add value to my readers. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.” 

 

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  1. emilyjsmith2 says

    June 24, 2015 at 12:11 pm

    Kenna, this was a great book review. I have heard of this book before and that it was good. Reading your review again shows that this must me a good books. I may have to read it now!
    Emily Smith | http://booktrib.com/category/fiction/

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