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Valerie Bertinelli, then: bubbly sitcom star and America's Sweetheart turned tabloid headline and rock star wife. Now: actress, single working mother of teenage rock star, and weight-loss inspiration to millions.

We all knew and loved Valerie Bertinelli years ago when she was girl-next-door cutie Barbara Cooper in the hit TV show One Day at a Time, and more recently when she starred in numerous TV movies and co-starred in Touched by an Angel. From wholesome prime time in America's living rooms, Valerie moved to late nights with the hardest-partying band of the decadent eighties when she became, at twenty, wife to rock guitarist Eddie Van Halen. Losing It is Valerie's frank account of her life backstage and in the spotlight: the ups and downs of teen stardom, her complicated marriage to a brilliant, tormented musical genius, the joys of motherhood, and her very public struggle with her weight.

Surprising, uplifting, and empowering, Losing It chronicles Valerie's journey as she finds new love, raises a terrific kid, and motivates other women to take back their lives.

 

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+1 #1 Lisa M. Dabbs 2010-01-02 01:10
Val,
Have been a big fan of yours since forever! Have so enjoyed seeing your amazing physical transformation, and reading about your inner one as well. I bought "Losing It" when it hit the stands and just couldn't put it down. Wonderful,inspi ring read. Just a funny side note...my brother is the lead singer of the "Bullet Boys",Marq Torien. Back in the day he used to jam with Eddie at your house! Eddie gave him a beautiful gift of one of his guitars,as a good luck gesture way back when! He said you were a doll!
Thanks for inspiring so many of us to get off our butts,lose the weight,and make it happen!xoxo~Lis a D.
 
 
+1 #2 Linda 2010-02-07 00:34
Val,

I can't remember a time when I wasn't a fan. Of course, I never thought that you had the same fears and insecurities that I did. You were on TV, a star, while I was a mere mortal. I want to thank you for writing this book. I just finished it today and just came back from getting myself a pedometer. Thank you for your courage and your honesty. You really are an inspiration. ~Linda S.
 
 
#3 Ricky Butler 2010-02-18 09:25
im a guy, but had to read this!
I read it it in less than 2 days!
interesting Life Val!
my friend, actually 2 of them, and some others! say we look like Brother and Sister! I think its the cheek-bones and face shape and maybe kinda, the nose.
Nice Compliment
 
 
#4 Krissy 2010-03-31 18:20
I grabbed this book as soon as it got out. I LOVED it. You put so much of yourself out there I feel like I know you. It was truly wonderful and inspirational! Now if i can only look as great as you when I turn 50!!
 
 
#5 Joy 2010-05-02 04:38
I am reading your book now and I feel like I am living the 80s all over again. Like we went to school together or something...you sound like a high school friend as I am reading. When I was younger people told me I looked like you and when I saw the pictures of your mother in the book, it set me back. Our mothers look alike, too. I am an 80s girl also. Still reading but I will post again when I finish it. Ok, I just finished it the other night and I am so happy for you. The stability has to be so rewarding after years of trying so hard to make everything fit in your life. I can tell you are a great mother and I have always found this to be the most rewarding job in the world. I have two children and every day I learn something new from them. I commend you on working out throughout your life also and now you are doing it for you, not a television show. Your image is now real. Be proud!
 
 
#6 Simone Bawden 2010-05-28 14:52
I just finished reading this book. I cried my way through it imagining how you must have felt and having felt that way myself. i must say that being 20 years old, I had not heard of you until I picked up your book, although have always been a fan of Van Halen. You probably get it all the time but you really are an inspiration to the people around you and the people who don't know you. The relationship you have with your son is amazing and the trials you have gone through to get you where you are today are terrific - not the trials themselves but how you dealt with them. I myself am not an emotional eater but I do not make conscious decisions throughout my day, its nice to know I'm not alone. Thankyou for an inspiring read and for being the inspiring person you are. I'm going to tell my mum to read your book, I think she will feel the same way. You are an amazing person, and I am proud to say your are a hero to me :)
 
 
#7 violetta wilsonsu 2010-06-06 04:13
VALERIE,
I AM SENDING THIS NOTE TO THANK YOU FOR MANY THINGS.I TWO LOST WEIGHT WITH JENNY
BUT THE MOST IMPORTANT THING IS THAT YOU MANY YEAR AGO PICK UP A YOUNG BOY OFF THE STREETS. TOOK HIM HOME WITH YOU.FEED HIM TREEDED HIM LIKE AGOOD KID THAT HE WAS.HE HAD STRADED.HE ALSO HAD FOUND HIS WAY BACK BEFORE HE DIED IN 2001.
HE ALWAYS REMBERED YOU FOR THIS.HE WANTED TO TELL YOU HIM SELF BUT HE DID NOT MAKE IT.HIS NAME WAS DON.HE MAY HAVE CALLED HIMSELF SOMETHING ELSE.WE WHERE FROM INDIANA.
THANK YOU AGAIN AND GOD BLESS
 
 
#8 Cathy 2010-06-20 20:20
Girl you are my idol! Not only are you beautiful on the outside but you are on the inside as well. I have watched you on tv for as long as I can remember. Whatever size you are/were doesn't matter to me. I can't wait to read your books. I've been a longtime fan. Peace sister.
 
  

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