The Weight is Over: My Journey to Loving My Body From the Outside In

Synopsis: Syleena Johnson’s highly anticipated self-help book, The Weight is Over, shares her compelling and painful journey toward self-love and discovery, while chronicling her battles with body image birthed in adolescence and carried throughout her music career. Honest, heart-warming and human, The Weight Is Over shares Syeena’s pain and progression providing tactful ways to identify and eliminate stressors to sustain optimal mental, emotional and physical health. A love letter to life’s lessons, The Weight is Over shines a spotlight on the complexities of love and how self-worth defines how we emotionally invest in ourselves and others. An ode to obstacles faced and conquered, this self-help book sets an indelible tone for reflection, resurgence and redemption. About the Author: Born in Chicago, Syleena Johnson’s remarkable talent shines through in every note she sings. She has collaborated with everyone from Kanye West and Common, to Anthony Hamilton and R. Kelly. In recent years, she has appeared on TV One’s “R&B Divas: Atlanta” and WE TV’s “Marriage Boot Camp: Reality Stars.” She is currently a co-host on Sister Circle which airs on TVOne in Atlanta. This inspiring woman believes that “true soul music tells stories … stories that can heal a nation,” and how appreciating your own self-worth can heal yourself. Read more