by Ricky Martin
First published 2010
Ricky Martin takes readers through his transformation from childhood performer to international celebrity. The Puerto Rican singer chronicles his years in the boy band Menudo, his rise to solo fame with hits like "Livin' la Vida Loca," and the personal struggles hidden behind his public success. Martin describes wrestling with questions about his identity while navigating massive fame. He details the relationships that helped him accept himself and his eventual decision to come out publicly. The memoir also covers his shift toward humanitarian work with children worldwide and his journey to becoming a father. Martin sold over 60 million albums during his career, but this book focuses on the private battles and victories that shaped him as a person rather than just a performer.
Genres: autobiography, biography-memoir
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: coming-of-age, found-family, personal-journey
Setting: Puerto Rico
Period: 20th-century, 21st-century
292 pages · Hardcover · Celebra