Turning the Tables

By: Teresa Giudice, K. C. Baker

Narrated by: Teresa Giudice

Length: 8 hrs and 54 mins

Publisher's summary

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."

©2016 Teresa Giudice (P)2016 Simon & Schuster

What Can You Expect from Teresa.

Would you say that listening to this book was time well-spent? Why or why not?

This book was like trying to look away from a gruesome accident. I had to keep listening even though it was painful. The story was ok. I actually like her voice but she does need to do some serious work and learn to read like an adult.

What was your reaction to the ending? (No spoilers please!)

It was ok. I didn't think it was a great ending but then her story isn't finished yet, is it?

How did the narrator detract from the book?

Toward the last third of the book it seemed like she was reading something that she had not read before. Or maybe she was tired but it seemed like the narration got slower and slower and her speech more and more slurred. It was like someone else wrote the story and she wasn't familiar with it. Yes, it did detract and distract from the book. Probably should have read the book with my eyes instead of my ears.

Was Turning the Tables worth the listening time?

Probably not. Made prison sound more like a college dorm. Should have waited to buy this one when it goes on sale. I don't like to waste my money on books that are mediocre.

Eh

So, it was okay. But someone else needs to read it. It sounds like someone who is learning to read. Anyway, eh. I expected more

emotional

this book was so heartfelt and moving, every mothers nightmare to have to leave her babies!
you will need tissues!

I love Teresa but.......

I loved the book but the way she read was absolutely annoying!!! change the speed!

Mixed feelings

Although I absolutely love Theresa and her story, I have to admit that it was quite difficult to get through this book only because I felt that Theresa’s reading skills weren’t so great. She paused was too many times and was literally reading 3 or 4 words at a time and it was annoying! That being said, I enjoyed the overall content of her book and will now listen to other book.

Love Love Love.

Amazing book! Teresa you are my favorite RHONJ!
Thank for sharing your experiences while away.

Love Love Love You!

Matthew Villegas

ok

I wish she read more fluidly and with fewer pauses. otherwise that's my only complaint.

The "Real" Teresa

Didn't particularly care for Teresa until I got this book. Some say the narration was bad but it wouldn't have been done right by any other narrator. Teresa was honest and touching as she spoke and seemed to be very sincere. No, it's not great literature but it does accomplish telling her story very well and through it you get the sense of who the real Teresa is and how hard it must have been for her to be away from her family. Guilty or not is not for me to judge, but, from her story I began to understand just what the real Teresa is like. She did her time and now this should be put behind her and the focus be put on getting through the next few years while her husband is "away". Seeing her through the RHONJ you don't get the real sense of who she is. Some questions, at least for me, were answered... Her sister-in-law and her cousin wanting to be on the show and making the deal to be included behind Teresa's back kind of showed their true motives. It's obvious that Melissa wanted to further her Singing career and the cousin wanted to bring light to her desert business not to mention all the others who had ulterior motives, I believe some of these motives pushed Teresa to portray herself in a false light on the RHONJ. No it was not Teresa's call for them to be included or not but this initial defeat and the stirring of the pot by Melissa fueled lots of ways to add "zest" to the series. Teresa is not jealous of any of them although they tried to further their story line to stay on the show by insinuating that she was. Teresa was very misunderstood in my eyes and although she's no rocket scientist she's not as clueless as some folks think. She's actually pretty smart, hardworking, is very business savvy and most of all she has a strong faith and love of her family. I think maybe her manner of speech and using the incorrect words at times, along with her Jersey slang may have given her a "bad rap". I say BRAVO Teresa, job well done, your honesty and bravery are heartwarming.

This is certainly not Shakesphere, but, is was worth the credit; I enjoyed the book and it's much more believable than "down the rabbit hole" tell all. I hope and pray things work out for her and her family and I say good luck and God Bless!

Emotional story but she can't read

Teresa's book had me crying at times--talking about heading to prison and leaving her family tugged at my heartstrings. But the book is pretty painful to get through because she reads three words and pauses. She sounds like a first grader learning to read during popcorn.

Love it but rough narration

I love Teresa but yeah narration was a little tough to listen to. still a good listen though for my car ride home.