To Selena, with Love [Hardcover]

Chris Perez (Author)

Book Description

Release date: March 6, 2012

One of the most compelling and adored superstars in Latin music history, Selena was nothing short of a phenomenon who shared all of herself with her millions of devoted fans. Her tragic murder, at the young age of twenty-three, stripped the world of her talent and boundless potential, her tightly knit family of their beloved angel, and her husband, Chris Perez, of the greatest love he had ever known.

For over a decade, Chris held on to the only personal thing he had left from his late wife: the touching and sometimes painful memories of their very private bond. Now, for the first time, Chris opens up about their unbreakable friendship, forbidden relationship, and blossoming marriage, which were cut short by Selena’s unforgivable death.

Chris’s powerful story gives a rare glimpse into Selena’s sincerity and vulnerability when falling in love, strength and conviction when fighting for that love, and absolute resilience when finding peace and normalcy with her family’s acceptance of the only man she called her husband. While showcasing a side of Selena that has never been disclosed before and clarifying certain misconceptions about her life and death, To Selena, with Love is an everlasting love story that immortalizes the heart and soul of an extraordinary, unforgettable, and irreplaceable icon.

Includes exclusive photos.

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About the Author

CHRIS PEREZ is a Grammy-winning recording artist and leader of the Chris Perez Band. Prior to that, he was the lead guitarist for his wife’s band, Selena y Los Dinos. He lives in San Antonio, Texas.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 304 pages
• Publisher: Celebra Hardcover; 1 edition (March 6, 2012)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0451414047
• ISBN-13: 978-0451414045
• Product Dimensions: 5.8 x 1.2 x 8.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (253 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #76,917 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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80 of 83 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Still Dreaming of You March 6, 2012

By Kimarie T

Format:Hardcover

Those who know me know that I am not a big book reader. I enjoy reading magazine, informational books...such as those. Never would I have found myself reading an ENTIRE book from start to finish in 4 hours. But, in March 1995 when I was in 5th grade, news rang out at my school that Selena had died. Everyone had asked,"Who?" but not me...for my grandmother had loved her for years. Who would want to harm Selena? From then on, I became tangled in who she was. And I found many similarities. I was Mexican-American also. I hardly spoke or understood Spanish. I was even wearing bangs and lipstick at 11.
For years, I wondered why Chris Perez kept silent but was so grateful that he finally opened up to share his memories with us. It's been 17 years that we lost her. And with the pain we thought we already felt, this book seems to help "stich up" the wounds.
Chris helps you to see who the REAL Selena was. The kind-hearted, funny girl from Texas. She was just like anyone of us.
I recommend this book to all who have heard her songs, saw the movie and anyone who has a dream but is afraid to follow it. For, Selena, this Mexican-American girl from Texas, dreamed big and made it.

Thanks Chris!

51 of 52 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful, personal account of off stage Selena March 6, 2012

By mercedes06

Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase

Selena fans have been waiting for years for a book like this. No one in her family has ever personally penned any sort of biography on her, and this may be the closest we'll ever get. The timeline of the book follows a similar timeline to Selena the movie (minus her childhood and the original Los Dinos years of course), it provides a personal account of Chris' perspective as a band member of Los Dinos, what it was like to be on tour with them, including the early days and the later success, how his relationship with Selena began, the details of their elopement, and the ups and downs they went through as a newly married couple trying to juggle fame, fortunate, family and 5 dogs. He also talks about the awful day she was murdered, his opinion of Yolanda, and his experience after Selena's death, though he doesn't go much into his present day personal life. It fills in many holes that the movie glossed over, not all, but many. Any true Selena fan will appreciate this book. It is so easy to see Selena's smile and hear her laugh the way Chris describes her, he brings her back to life in the pages of the book, making her come alive more as a human being through personal anecdotes about Selena, opposed to focusing on the dazzling performer she was and the superstar she was going to become. It's much less about Selena's success as an artist (though of course that is talked about), and more about how she and Chris felt, what they were going through as the band became more and more successful, and how their relationship grew and evolved. It's like an inside guide to what was happening on a personal level that follows a similar timeline as the movie. Loved it.

29 of 31 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars closure. March 6, 2012

By MeganCannova

Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase

i want to start of by thanking chris perez for writing this amazing book. This book will kind of bring closure im sure to most of the fans that rave about their love story together, it sure has for me. This book is very unique in its own matter due to the fact that it has very intimate details about their relationships (it was not perfect) but what relationship is? , one thing i did not like though was too much talk about music LOL felt like ive already gotten a taste of that with all the selena biographies, but i have to give it 5 stars because i loved it so much.

thank you chris!!!! amazing book!