by Jenni Rivera
First published 2013
Jenni Rivera opens her heart about the battles that shaped her rise to become the most acclaimed Spanish-language singer in the United States. She sold over 15 million records worldwide while raising five children as a single mother. Rivera faced domestic violence, sexual abuse, and constant struggles in a male-dominated music industry. She built her career from Long Beach, becoming La Diva de la Banda and starring in her own reality show. Rivera made it her mission to share her pain with fans, creating deep connections with women who faced similar challenges. She fought through divorce, body image struggles, and the loneliness of depending only on herself. Rivera maintained her humor and rebellious spirit even in the darkest moments. She became a grandmother of two while expanding into acting, television production, and business ventures. Rivera spoke these final public words before boarding the plane that crashed on December 9, 2012. Her memoir reveals how perseverance became her only weapon against life's cruelest blows. Rivera leaves behind a story of determination that continues inspiring her family, friends, and millions of fans who saw themselves in her struggles.
Genres: domestic-fiction, autobiography, non-fiction, biography-memoir, music, family-drama
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: determination, perseverance, resilience
Setting: Long Beach
Period: 21st-century
225 pages · Paperback · Atria Books
Content warnings: abuse, domestic-violence