{"product_id":"9781580055697","title":"The Future Tense of Joy: A Memoir","description":"\u003cp\u003e\"Jessica Teich's understanding of trauma is the infallible authority upon which her tale rests. But the delicacy and nuance with which she renders this story is that of a poet.\" \u003cbr\u003e—MERYL STREEP\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJessica Teich was among the first wave of women to expose Hollywood's culture of harassment and abuse. Her memoir, \u003ci\u003eThe Future Tense of Joy\u003c\/i\u003e, tells the inspiring story of her own recovery from trauma, empowering other victims to move past silence and shame toward help, healing, and hope. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTeich writes openly, courageously, of the challenges facing so many survivors: to feel safe, to find love, to nurture optimism and resilience, and to reclaim the sense of connection—of belonging—that defines us as human beings. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus\u003c\/i\u003e called \u003ci\u003eThe Future Tense of Joy\u003c\/i\u003e \"an honest, compassionate memoir about shaking off personal demons.\" \u003ci\u003eLibrary Journal \u003c\/i\u003esaid, \"Teich looks at motherhood, depression, the effect of damaging relationships, and the challenges placed on successful, driven women. She does so with grace and openness, even while exploring painful parts of her past.\" (starred review) \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Future Tense of Joy\u003c\/i\u003e belongs with classics of the genre-from \u003ci\u003eEat, Pray, Love\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe Glass Castle\u003c\/i\u003e to \u003ci\u003eWild\u003c\/i\u003e-that celebrate the triumph of truth-telling and the redeeming power of love. Lyrical, funny and brave, Teich's book speaks to anyone eager to emerge from the long shadow of betrayal to find love, liberation, and joy.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Da Capo Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47034783629552,"sku":"9781580055697","price":22.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781580055697_p0.jpg?v=1763800780","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781580055697","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}