{"product_id":"no-reason-to-cry-a-memoir-hardcover","title":"No Reason to Cry: A Memoir - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJudy Torres\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eI hold the pen with which I write my story--and it doesn't need to be sad as long as I have learned from it. The pen is in my hand, so why would I give it to anyone else?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJudy Torres is a Bronx legend, a freestyle music icon, and a voice that helped define a generation. Known as the Queen of Freestyle, Judy rose to fame in the late 1980s with club staples like \"No Reason to Cry,\" \"Come Into My Arms,\" and \"Love You, Will You Love Me.\" She is one of the most recognized and respected figures in the freestyle genre. Her powerful vocals have kept her a fixture of freestyle and dance pop through decades of touring and radio play, and her talent and charisma have simultaneously cemented her as an actress and a beloved New York radio personality. In her memoir, \u003ci\u003eNo Reason to Cry\u003c\/i\u003e, Judy traces her path from a Bronx childhood to a record deal during the explosion of the freestyle phenomenon--and, for the first time in print, she bravely exposes the behind-the-scenes battles she fought along the way. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePeeling back the curtain with shocking candor and grace, Judy gives voice to the parts of her life most people have never seen, including domestic troubles, moments of doubt, and hard-won comebacks. Judy's story is marked by challenges, traumas, disappointments, betrayals, and pain, but it is also a story of hope, resilience, redemption, and a determination to rise above. \u003ci\u003eNo Reason to Cry\u003c\/i\u003e is a lifeline for women who've weathered similar trials and tribulations, offering the lesson Judy learned the hard way: Despite what happens to you in life, you decide how to handle it. YOU are the author of your story.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBronx-born-and-raised singer \u003cb\u003eJudy Torres\u003c\/b\u003e, dubbed the Queen of Freestyle by her fans, is still going strong and is as successful as ever! She now celebrates her thirty-ninth year as a recording artist and her twenty-sixth year as a radio personality on New York's WKTU, where she can be heard every weekend. Judy is best known for her freestyle hits \"No Reason to Cry,\" \"Come Into My Arms,\" \"Love You, Will You Love Me,\" and the hit EDM remake of \"Faithfully.\" In 2022, she released her first Spanish salsa single, \"\u003ci\u003eAléjate\u003c\/i\u003e.\" \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eActing is also a huge passion for Ms. Torres. Judy has been seen in award-winning films such as \u003ci\u003eElliott Loves\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eFists of Love\u003c\/i\u003e. She debuted on television on CBS's highly rated show \u003ci\u003eBlue Bloods\u003c\/i\u003e, where she played Mimi Martinez. She also played Aunt Toni Ann in the longest-running off-Broadway show, \u003ci\u003eMy Big Gay Italian Wedding\u003c\/i\u003e. In 2021, Judy successfully wrote and performed \u003ci\u003eNo Reason to Cry: The One-Woman Show by Judy Torres\u003c\/i\u003e at the Puerto Rican Traveling Theater in the Broadway Theater District. What was supposed to be a one-weekend performance turned into a sold-out four-month run! In 2024, Judy played Carmen Rodriguez in the sold-out theatrical concert \u003ci\u003eI Like It Like That\u003c\/i\u003e at the Lehman Center for the Performing Arts. That same year, Judy added \"producer\" to her resume after co-producing the play \u003ci\u003eFreestyle: A Love Story\u003c\/i\u003e, which debuted and sold out at the Bronx's Lovinger Theater.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt the blossoming age of fifty-six, Judy landed a modeling contract with Liz J Models. In 2025, she landed another modeling contract with Seasoned Models, proving you are NEVER too old to dream new dreams. Judy is also a TEDx speaker. Her speech \"You Are NOT on Clearance!\" is intended to remind others of their great self-worth. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith all her life experience, Judy decided it was time to pay it forward. She has been a certified master life coach for seven years, coaching privately, conducting empowering group workshops, and doing motivational speaking in her spare time. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJudy is THRILLED to now add \"author\" to her accomplishments with her newly released memoir, \u003ci\u003eNo Reason to Cry\u003c\/i\u003e. With this latest endeavor, Judy sees herself as a communicator whose purpose is to inspire, encourage, and empower others! \u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFollow Judy on all social media platforms at @judytorresmusic\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSubscribe and listen to Judy's podcast, \u003ci\u003eBeautiful Life with Judy Torres\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLife coaching available at www.judytorreslifecoach.com\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWatch Judy's TEDx talk \"You Are NOT on Clearance!\" on YouTube\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLearn more about Judy's work and upcoming projects at www.judytorres.com \u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 246\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.9 x 9.1 x 6.3 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e September 29, 2026\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50788127834287,"sku":"9781971678061","price":30.71,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0562\/4112\/7599\/files\/r2wDCj_Ka39781971678061.webp?v=1793282067","url":"https:\/\/pureliverecords.shop\/products\/no-reason-to-cry-a-memoir-hardcover","provider":"Pure Live Records","version":"1.0","type":"link"}