June 13, 2025 – Joan Pendergrass,  widow of soul legend Teddy Pendergrass, today announced the official release of her deeply personal and healing memoir, The Secret of Things: The True Story of How Loving Teddy Pendergrass Helped Heal Abuse and Betrayal. The book is now available in both paperback and eBook formats on Amazon. Amazon

In this poignant memoir, Pendergrass bravely shares her journey through childhood abandonment, abuse, and the lingering scars of betrayal. At its heart, though, lies a powerful story of redemption—how love, particularly that of Teddy Pendergrass, transformed the trajectory of her life.


Key themes explored in the memoir include:

• The profound impact of Teddy’s unwavering support during her healing journey
• Finding strength through adversity and breaking cycles of silence
• Transforming pain into empowerment for herself and her family
  
  “It’s a story of survival, silence, healing—and yes, secrets,” writes Pendergrass, inviting readers into an intimate story that resonates with resilience and hope.
  
  

Contact Information
For media inquiries, interviews, or review copies, please reach out to info@joanpendergrass.com