Janet JacksonTrue You: A Journey to Finding and Loving Yourself

I deeply respected the way Janet explains growing up, particularly her relationship with her mother and father, and ‘Mike.’ The letters of affirmation coming from fans were heartwarming, and particularly empowering. It says a lot when your music affects individuals in the way these letters affirm. Control and Rhythm Nation were two of my favorite albums as well. The music speaks volumes to the underlying premise of her memoir.It as well seemed that Janet grew up sheltered, which she sort of did, but I didn’t realize how fast she’d grown up. I nearly fell out of the chair laughing, reading her talking about “people sniffing flour”. Add all of this on top of the recipes inserted at the end of the book, along with her personal trainer's summary of methods for promoting physical wellness, puts this memoir over the top. From start to finish highly recommended!

I always knew that I was different than eveyone else. I also knew I did not fit in with the other kids I grew up with. I always had people tell me that I needed to try harder to fit in to a group. The more people told me this the less I tryed to fit in because I was too fearful to be hurt. I did not have any selfesteem becasue of problems at home and in school. My life on the outside seemed fine, but my home was not a place I wanted to be. The only person I saw as my friend was my mom. I grew up feeling this way. I worked very hard to get what I wanted, but I still did not fit in to any group. I never dated because I did not trust men and the problem is I still don't. Some people in my life had a little bit too much control over my life and I need to break free from it. In the past few years, I began to change myself so I could fit in and I started comparing myself to other people. Wishing I could be more like him or her.When I first heard about this book, I just wanted to read it becasue Janet wrote it. I have been a fan of hers for 20 years. I want to know what this "True You" thing was. Janet made me feel like I was not the only one in the world that felt this way. I also realized what people used do to me to control me. Janet has taught me a very imporant lesson to be my true self no matter what. She also taught me that I cannot compare myself to anyone else. I have been live these two lesson for the last week and half and I'm feeling better about myself. I have read this book once already and now I'm reading it again to gain more life lessons. Janet thank you for sharing your stuggle with your fans. I wish I could tell you about my personal struggle face to face. You would be surpise I have made it to where I am today.

True You by Janet Jackson is a quick good read especially if you have issue with weight lost. I won't spill the beans on the details of her emotional issue with yo-yo dieting but it was good read overall simple book. A + Would only recommend to those people who is "actually trying to lost weight" to read the book not those who think it autobiography it not.I starting working out since July 2010 I have janet photo on my wall!!! Let me tell you working out is far from easy. I have lost more weight by working out less and I also have GI disorder it was quite embarrasing for me.It very comforting to know a women like Janet has the same issues as me. I also suffering from depression and self loathing I turn to Jesus as well and this did help me a great deal! It shows Janet is actual human being and if I ever get to met her I wouldn't scream at her like a "unreachable celebrity" but a person that has feeling. She also give you the encouragement to stay discipline on facing your weight,depression and just simply loving yourself!!I would love it janet create a website that stem from this book about depression,weight and loving yourself as "Forum based website" where people and fan all over the world can help each other with these same issues.

i had a bit of time on my hands and was able to read to the whole book in one sitting which for me is an accomplishing because i do get bored very easily but amazingly i found the book very captivating and intriguing to see the pain and struggles behind the smile Janet has plastered on her face for many years the book itself very revealing and educational which is usually never the case with books which are attached to celebrity especially one with as much success as Janet Jackson the book gives a look inside to her private life and struggles without appearing scandalous like some type of gossip magazine in all a good read it captures your attention from the start and keeps it to the very end

Loved the book it was worth a read so inspiring

En anglais mais Janet, cette magnifique ICON se dévoile et nous raconte toute ses expériences. Il y’a une partie avec des recettes pour une vie saine dans un corps sain. Ainsi que des souvenir de la star et des photos.

Il libro era esattamente quello che cercavo, non essendo stato tradotto in italiano,l'originale inglese era l'unica soluzione. Perfetti anche i tempi di consegna grazie.

Ich habe mir dieses Buch aus drei Gründen besorgt:1) Ich bin Michael Jackson-Fan und demnach mag ich auch Janet sehr gerne, weil sie eine tolle Frau ist und ihm auch sehr ähnlich ist2) Mich sprach der Titel und der Inhalt an, weil ich mich damit identifizieren kann3) Übung für mein EnglischZuallererst muss ich sagen, dass mich das Buch schon von Haus aus äußerlich angesprochen hat. Es ist sehr wertig und ich möchte sagen, dass es das "schönste" Buch ist, was ich jemals gelesen habe. Schrift groß, schön und deutlich, gut zu lesen. Tolle Bilder und die Kapitel sind schön unterteilt...Außerdem finde ich, dass das gewählte Englisch auch für uns Deutsche super zu lesen und zu verstehen ist. Ich bin kein Profi in Englisch, aber ich habe das Buch ohne Probleme lesen und vestehen können.Ich finde es sehr mutig, dass Janet so offen von ihren Problemen spricht und ich denke, dass sie vielen Leuten helfen wird, besser mit sich selber klar zu kommen bzw. damit diese wissen, dass sie nicht alleine sind. Außerdem erkennt man viele Parallelen mit Michael Jackson - die beiden sind sich wirklich mehr als ähnlich. Allerdings geht es in diesem Buch sicher nicht über Michael!! Es geht um Janet und um alle Personen, die ein Problem mit dem Selbstvertrauen haben. Michael wird oft nur "nebenbei" erwähnt, weil er eben ein wichtiger Teil von Janets Leben war/ist. Aber sie bereichert sich nicht an ihm, wie man bei manch anderen Leuten oft den Eindruck hat.Schade, dass es dieses Buch nicht in deutscher Sprache gibt, würde es gerne mehreren Personen weiterempfehlen.Janet ist eine tolle Frau und dieses Buch ist eines der besten Bücher, die ich jemals gelesen habe.

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