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I've been a Teresa fan since season 1, in spite of the fact that she and her husband committed some really stupid financial crimes. I'm always rooting for them to turn their lives around because everyone loves a good comeback story. With that being said, this book is a disappointment. It started off with a real bang - Teresa admitted to the world (and to herself) that she actually went away to prison and not just "camp". She said that she took responsibility for her actions. I thought that this was an amazing revelation for her but this was Chapter 1 and this sentiment didn't last long. By the middle of the book, she made the comment that Gia wanted to go to law school to help people who were wrongly convicted as she and Joe were. Heavy sigh. She really puts the blame on Joe for making stupid financial decisions but gives herself a pass by saying that she was only naive. Seriously? What educated adult woman believes that she never has to sign any tax returns? Joe takes the brunt of the blame for everything that's gone wrong in Teresa's life. Teresa was a stay-at-home mom, who never had to work, and was able to go on shopping sprees where she could drop 10 grand and not blink an eye? Hmmm. I'm not feeling too much empathy for her with that statement. And she complains throughout the book about being a single working mom who has to chauffeur her kids around to their various activities, blah, blah, blah. Teresa, most single parents have to do this and they don't get paid millions of dollars to work a part-time job at Bravo. Her sense of entitlement came roaring back to life. She devoted one chapter to her time on Celebrity Apprentice and didn't waste any time complimenting Donald Trump. She said that he and his family were very supportive of her and Joe. She also commented that Donald really doesn't mean any of the negative things he says and that people are way too sensitive. LOL, OK Teresa. I found it very interesting that she focused so much time on Joe's relationship with him. And guess what? Absolutely no mention of the fact that Joe may be deported when he gets out of prison. I'm sure she believes that as long as Trump is President, Joe's not going anywhere. The book is loosely organized and is a bit of a mess. It's a quick read because it's full of a lot of filler. There are lots of poems, notes from the kids, even the Lord's Prayer, that take up extra filler space. There are repetitive comments about the kids, her parents, etc. And if I never hear the phrase "Madonna Mia" again, I'll be happy. The saddest thing for me is the passive-aggressive swipes she takes at Melissa. It happens a few times throughout the book and really made me wonder if she's honestly made amends with her sister-in-law. If my sister-in-law said those things about me, I would be pretty upset. My advice is to save your money, read a few excerpts on the web and enjoy the show. I had high hopes for Teresa's honestly but when people show you who they are, believe them.