The star of The Real Housewives of New Jersey and three-time New York Times best-selling author offers a behind-the-scenes look at life in prison, her marriage, her rise to fame, the importance of her family, and the reality TV franchise that made her a household name in her explosive and ultimately uplifting first-ever memoir.
“People think they know everything about me…but they don’t. Not even close.”
Teresa Giudice, star of The Real Housewives of New Jersey, has seen it all, but nothing – not even Real Housewives scandals – could compare to the media firestorm that ensued after she was convicted on federal fraud charges.
The infamous, fun-loving Jersey mom of four was sentenced to 15 months in the same prison where Piper Kerman – the real-life inspiration behind Orange Is the New Black – did her time. Her tiny prison cubicle in Connecticut felt so far removed from the glamorous world portrayed on The Real Housewives of New Jersey. What was a skinny Italian to do? Keep a diary, of course…
In her very first tell-all memoir, Teresa comes clean on all things Giudice: growing up as an Italian American, meeting the love of her life and starting a family, dealing with chaos and catfights on national television, and eventually coming to terms with the reality of life in prison. Turning the Tables captures some of the most memorable moments of her prison stay, including the cringe-inducing fistfights she witnessed, the awkward conundrum of being trapped when a fellow inmate had a…guest…over, and the strength she found while confined between four concrete walls.
Even at her lowest of lows, Teresa was able to live la bella vita by staying positive and realizing her purpose. Friends, foes, and fans have speculated about Teresa’s prison experience, but nothing will prepare you for the revelations she makes in this entertaining and heartwarming memoir.
“The world will see a new Teresa. A different Teresa. Well, actually, the Teresa I always was.”
Classic Teresa Ok I wish I didn’t have to give it any stars. So I am a fan of the Real Housewives Of NJ. It’s actually the only one I watch. I was never a fan of Teresa but figured maybe she changed from her ways & wanted to hear what she had to say about this whole mess she got in. Well, this book is the same Teresa that’s on TV. She does not take responsibility for anything. She doesn’t think her husband did anything wrong, she still degrades people & situations that she is just not used to. The average…
It would be great for the BOP to respond to these allegations I was also in Danbury at that time and Teresa ‘s view of the camp is definitely her own version. Guards were advised she was getting special treatment – it was denied, but in the book she admits it. Her friend Kikki, aka Jen Kirk was the salad person and she not only provided Teresa with special salads but also home made dressing – campers not on the favored list were given awful remade dressing. The rest of us had iceberg lettuce and maybe a sliced carrot, no broccoli, peppers etc for the…
Probably more worthwhile to those familiar with show. I want to be transparent; I’ve never watched “The Real Housewives of New Jersey,” and got this book because it was a new release. I didn’t even know who Teresa Giudice was prior to reading this book.