41 Remarkable Memoirs by Black Celebrities

Published in 2012, Jennifer Hudson's memoir I Got This follows the singer's path to stardom and how, in the face of adversity, she managed to discover her identity, achieve success, and obtain happiness, finding herself along the way. Beginning with her youth in Chicago's South Side, the autobiography includes intimate stories of Hudson's family, her relationship with her son, her journey on American Idol, and the career she created after her time on the competition series came to an end. The Oscar-winning performer also shares how she successfully lost over 80 pounds and gained self-confidence in the process.