Our review of : It Was Me All Along

A Memoir

Written by : Andie Mitchell

Release date : 01-06-15

4.5 out of 5 - Based on 1,411

Retail price : $24.50

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In It Was Me All Along, Andie Mitchell tells the powerful story of her journey from obesity to happiness. This eagerly anticipated memoir reveals the truth about food addiction and weight loss surgery – and provides a blueprint for eating that will help you heal yourself both mentally and physically. Honest, inspiring, and beautifully written, It Was Me All Along is a must-read for anyone who has ever struggled with their body image or battled with food.

For who is this book for ?

This book is perfect for anyone who has ever struggled with their body image or battled with food. It is an honest, inspiring and beautifully written memoir that provides a blueprint for eating that will help you heal yourself mentally and physically.

Pros :

  • The author is brutally honest about her struggles with obesity and food addiction, providing a blueprint for healing that is both inspiring and readable.
  • The writing is beautiful and the story itself is powerful.
  • It was refreshing to read a memoir that wasn’t focused on abuse or tragedy, but instead centered around the journey of self-discovery.

Cons :

  • It Was Me All Along is a long book.
  • It Was Me All Along does not have enough pictures.
  • It Was Me AllAlong is mainly about Andie Mitchell’s personal life and journey and does not talk much about other people with similar problems as her.

Learn more about the author

Andie Mitchell is a food writer and the author of It Was Me All Along. After struggling with her weight for many years, Andie decided to have weight Loss surgery in 2009. She has been open about her journey ever since, writing honestly and openly about both the good and bad times. Andie’s work has been featured in publications such as The Huffington Post, Fitness magazine, Glamour magazine, Self magazine, Redbookmag.com., Yahoo Shine!, Parade Magazine syndication service,, Woman’s Day online,, TODAY Show blog,, MSN Health & Fitness,.

Reader Reviews

“Andie Mitchell is brutally honest about her struggles with food addiction and obesity in this memoir. She takes readers on a powerful journey from desperation to happiness, providing a blueprint for eating that will help heal both mentally and physically. This book is honest, inspiring, and beautifully written – it is a must-read for anyone who has ever struggled with their body image or battled with food.”

“This is an amazing book! Andie Mitchell has shared her personal story about her journey from being obese to becoming healthy and happy. She provides a detailed blueprint on how she accomplished this transformation, which will help others who are trying to do the same. This book is honest, inspiring, and beautifully written.”

“Andie Mitchell has written a brave and brutally honest account of her struggles with obesity, food addiction, and self-image. This is more than just a memoir about weight loss surgery; it’s a story about learning to love yourself and your body – no matter what size you are.”

“This beautifully written, honest memoir is a must-read for anyone who has ever struggled with their body image or battled with food. Andie Mitchell tells her powerful story of journey from obesity to happiness, providing a blueprint for eating that will help you heal yourself both mentally and physically.”

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