Turning the Tables: From Housewife to Inmate and Back Again

Teresa Giudice · K.C. Baker

Feb 2016 · Simon and Schuster

About this ebook

Teresa Giudice, star of The Real Housewives of New Jersey, has seen it all but nothing could compare to the media firestorm that ensued after she was convicted on federal fraud charges—and sentenced to fifteen months in prison. 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, starting a family, dealing with chaos on national television, and coming to terms with the reality of life in prison. Featuring scans from her coveted prison diary, Turning the Tables captures some of the most memorable moments of her stay, including the fights 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.

Now with an exclusive bonus chapter, Teresa reflects on the days following her December 2015 release, and the heart-wrenching weeks leading up to the night she had to say good-bye to her husband, Joe…who has left to serve his own prison sentence.

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 life off-camera, but nothing will prepare you for the revelations she makes in this entertaining and ultimately heartwarming memoir.

Ratings and reviews

Interesting. But I don't understand why she plead guilty if she does not believe she didn't do anything wrong, deserving a prison sentence. It is too bad that she didn't address the legal case against her, rather than focusing so much of the salacious details of prison life. It might of made it a good book, if she had done so

I didn't expect to like this book but I liked it. It puts Teresa in a whole new light. It's sad that she ended up in prison but no one is perfect. I give her credit for working hard to take care of her family. I don't think I could handle 4 daughters but she does it effortlessly and I admire that. She really came up out of the ashes. I hope she learned from her experiences.

Couldn't put this one down! It captivated attention, and certainly made me laugh and cry. I've always been a fan, and am happy to see that she made the experience as positive as possible, and shared it with all her fans!

About the author

Teresa Giudice stars on The Real Housewives of New Jersey and is the New York Times bestselling author of Turning the Tables; Skinny Italian; Fabulicious!; Fabulicious: Fast and Fit; and Fabulicious! On the Grill. A Berkeley College graduate and a longtime supporter of NephCure Kidney International, she lives in New Jersey with her family.