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Me

by Ricky Martin
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Overview

International superstar, Ricky Martin, who has sold more than 60 million albums worldwide, opens up for the first time about memories of his early childhood, experiences in the famed boy band Menudo, struggles with his identity during the Livin’ la Vida Loca phenomenon, reflections on coming to terms with his sexuality, relationships that allowed him to embrace love, and life-changing decisions like devoting himself to helping children around the world and becoming a father. Me is an intimate memoir about the very liberating and spiritual journey of one of the most iconic pop-stars of our time.

About the Author, Ricky Martin

Joining Latin pop group Menudo at the age of 12 as lead singer, Martin had scored countless #1 singles globally prior to making his mark in the US with his worldwide hit, "Livin' La Vida Loca." Throughout his 25-year musical career, he has sold over 60 million albums and has won numerous GRAMMY awards, American Music Awards and Billboard Awards. Martin is also a devoted humanitarian, having established The Ricky Martin Foundation. He lives between Miami and San Juan, Puerto Rico.

En Español:

Despues de incorporarse al grupo Menudo a los doce anos, Ricky Martin tuvo innumerables sencillos #1 en todo el mundo antes de dejar su huella en los Estados Unidos con el megaexito internacional, "Livin' La Vida Loca." A lo largo de su carrera musical la cual abarca mas de 25 anos, Ricky Martin ha vendido mas de 60 millones de albumes y ha sido galardonado con numerosos premios GRAMMY, American Music Awards y Billboard Awards. Martin es tambien un activista humanitario dedicado a proteger los derechos de los ninos en todo el mundo a traves de su fundacion - Ricky Martin Foundation. El reside entre Miami y San Juan, Puerto Rico.

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From Barnes & Noble

How can you sell 60 million albums, become a world famous humanitarian, and still remain secretive? Ricky Martin became an international star two decades ago as a Menudo teenager, but this autobiography stands as his first full true full self-disclosure. Me describes the multiple transformations of a former Puerto Rican altar boy into a "Livin' la Vida Loca" international pop idol sensation, into the man he is today. This heartfelt memoir describes, among many things, Martin's difficult struggle coming to terms with his sexuality. Now in paperback and NOOK Book in both English and Spanish!

Library Journal

Forget about "Livin' la Vida Loca." What pop megastar Martin offers is more like "Livin' la Vida Espiritual." He reviews his career, from his years toiling in the boy band Menudo, to acting in soap operas, to launching his solo singing career. By the late 1990s, Martin topped the Latin charts, dominated the world with the "La Copa de la Vida," the anthem for the 1998 World Cup, and quickly won over the English-language market. A chance encounter in Bangkok with a fellow Puerto Rican (and former Buddhist monk) set Martin on a spiritual journey, and the results permeate this book. At its worst, this memoir is superficial, redundant, and full of easy platitudes. At its best, Martin provides an insightful look at personal issues, such as his decision to become a father through surrogacy. Sexual identity—both his struggle with understanding his own sexuality and his decision, earlier this year, to reveal that he is gay—is an important theme, and one that Martin handles well. Verdict Avoiding any name-dropping, sensationalism, or self-exploitation, Martin takes the high road. As a result, this earnest memoir will appeal solely to Martin's serious fan base.—Brian Kenney, Library Journal

Book Details

Published
October 4, 2011
Publisher
Penguin Group (USA) Incorporated
Pages
320
Format
Paperback
ISBN
9780451234438

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