{"product_id":"weve-decided-to-go-in-a-different-direction-essays-hardcover","title":"We've Decided to Go in a Different Direction: Essays - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eTess Sanchez\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eMax Greenfield\u003c\/b\u003e (Foreword by)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"Funny, relatable, honest, and most of all, just like Tess Sanchez, a really good time.\" --Mindy Kaling, actress and \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eA funny and heartfelt essay collection about working in Hollywood, starting over, defining your identity, and the relatable messiness that ensues from unforeseen circumstances. \u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWife to a well-known actor, the mother of two, a sister, daughter, and general meddler, Tess Sanchez's life was like a #1-rated sitcom. But the loss of her career as a highly successful casting executive equaled series cancellation. Now, with humor and insight, Sanchez examines the aftermath of a major shift that forever changed the course of her life, and the resilience that came from reframing loss into possibility. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"We've decided to go in a different direction\" was a phrase Sanchez rattled off to countless agents, actors, producers, and many more. But in the fall of 2020, the tables turned as she was on the receiving end of that phrase, when she lost the long-held job she adored. She quickly discovered how much that career defined her identity, from her personal relationships to her own perception of herself. In the midst of facing this upheaval, her father was diagnosed with a devastating illness and suddenly, Sanchez had to learn what it means to parent her parents. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Moving, witty, and fun, \u003ci\u003eWe've Decided to Go in a Different Direction\u003c\/i\u003e offers you both welcome comedy and empowering strength when it comes to tackling life's challenges.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eTess Sanchez has spent twenty years in the entertainment industry as a casting director. \u003ci\u003eWe've Decided to Go in a Different Direction\u003c\/i\u003e is her debut book. She resides in Los Angeles with her husband, actor Max Greenfield, and their two children. Follow her on Instagram @TessSanchezGreenfield.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 256\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.1 x 8.5 x 5.5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e April 01, 2025\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44800125796454,"sku":"9781668060858","price":37.15,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0599\/7255\/0758\/files\/OtumW2kD579781668060858.webp?v=1771278889","url":"https:\/\/infinitylightwa.com\/products\/weve-decided-to-go-in-a-different-direction-essays-hardcover","provider":"Infinity Light","version":"1.0","type":"link"}