Jennifer Hudson: Singer, Actress, and Voice for Change (Paperback)

Few celebrities have had a journey like Jennifer Hudson. Although Hudson rose to fame after her seventh-place finish on American Idol, it was her turn as Effie White in the blockbuster film Dreamgirls that put her on the map as a vocal powerhouse. In the years since, Hudson has suffered unimaginable tragedy and achieved dizzying success, both personally and professionally, and become a powerful voice for change. Readers follow the incredible peaks and valleys of Hudson's life with the help of fact-filled sidebars, a detailed timeline, full-color photographs, and annotated quotes from Hudson and those who know her best.