by Chris Perez
First published 2013
Chris Perez remembers the woman who changed his life forever. As a guitarist in Selena's band, he watched one of Latin music's biggest stars captivate millions of fans. What audiences didn't see was the private person behind the public image. Chris fell in love with that woman, starting a secret relationship that her family initially opposed. Their friendship grew into something deeper, then blossomed into marriage before tragedy struck. Selena died at twenty-three, leaving Chris alone with his memories. For over a decade, he held onto those moments, both beautiful and painful. Now he shares their story for the first time. He writes about Selena's honesty in love, her determination to fight for their relationship, and her strength in bringing peace to her family once they accepted him. This commemorative edition includes new photographs and an additional chapter where Chris reflects on the years since writing the original book. His account reveals sides of Selena never shown before and addresses misconceptions about her life and death.
Genres: romance, family-life, contemporary, biography-memoir, music
Vibes: emotional-atmospheric, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: grief, love-story, real-life-events
Period: 20th-century
336 pages · Paperback · Celebra