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.
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In the process of revealing the human being behind the artist, Ricky Martin offers us a testimony of exemplary honesty and greatness of soul. While I was reading, I remembered a verse from the Persian poet Hafez, 'Not even seven thousand years of joy can justify seven years of repression.' (Paulo Coelho )
Ricky Martin has written an extraordinary memoir, the story of a tortured soul who healedhimself by returning to the state of innocence and authenticity. His story will speak to you,because it is, in a sense, the story of humanity-of the sacred and the profane, of forbidden lust and unconditional love. It takes courage to be so ruthlessly honest and transparent, but it is only this kind of courage and this kind of love that can heal the world. Bravo! (Deepak Chopra, M.D. )
Ricky Martin has written an extraordinary memoir, the story of a tortured soul who healedhimself by returning to the state of innocence and authenticity. His story will speak to you,because it is, in a sense, the story of humanity-of the sacred and the profane, of forbidden lust and unconditional love. It takes courage to be so ruthlessly honest and transparent, but it is only this kind of courage and this kind of love that can heal the world. Bravo! (Deepak Chopra, M.D. )
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Joining Latin pop group Menudo at the age of 12 as lead singer, Ricky 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.
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By Ottavio07
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This book had so much definition, and reading it you could really put yourself in the shoes of the singer as he braced his own personal fears and emotions in the quest to define himself as an individual, coming out as gay is not easy and in this precious account Ricky Martin details his struggles but most importantly his un conditional love he has for his two twin boys, the statement I am what i am has never meant so much, he emerged as a world star but still ever since coming out he has created a new fan base and made relationships with other fellow homosexuals, this book is sensational and all in all Ricky provides the reader with an insight into his life and he doesen't leave any stone un turned, A must read for all no matter what your sexuality is.
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By Ray Grant
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After finishing this book (in one evening nonetheless, it's a pageturner) I thought, I really like Ricky Martin now. And I am not a fan of his music at all. But where Ricky as a musician fails (in my opinion!) to deliver, this book portrays him as a beautiful person. Loved reading it.
By Julia Flyte
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I am not particularly a fan of Ricky Martin's, although I have enjoyed his music. I've been watching him as a judge on The Voice Australia and it prompted me to read his autobiography to find out more about him. He genuinely seems to be the kind of person where what you see is what you get: a very warm, caring, accepting and loving man who cares about making the world a better place. After reading this book, I feel like more of a fan than I did before.
Having said that, it's not the kind of autobiography that I would recommend to someone who doesn't like Ricky. While there are some biographies, like Open: An Autobiography or It's Not About The Bike: My Journey Back to Life which are so well written or such interesting stories that they have broad appeal, this is one for the fans only. And even they may get frustrated by the lack of details about his life - I don't mean the absence of scandal, but just basic things like how he approaches his work, what he has done since Living La Vida Loca made him famous worldwide, what it's like to act in a soap opera etc. Instead there is a lot of repetition about his spiritual world view, his attempts to combat child trafficking and how he came to terms with his homosexuality.
I don't know if Ricky wrote the book himself or used a ghost writer, but I think he would have benefitted from working with a partner who challenged him to go deeper than the platitudes that he falls back on again and again.
Having said that, it's not the kind of autobiography that I would recommend to someone who doesn't like Ricky. While there are some biographies, like Open: An Autobiography or It's Not About The Bike: My Journey Back to Life which are so well written or such interesting stories that they have broad appeal, this is one for the fans only. And even they may get frustrated by the lack of details about his life - I don't mean the absence of scandal, but just basic things like how he approaches his work, what he has done since Living La Vida Loca made him famous worldwide, what it's like to act in a soap opera etc. Instead there is a lot of repetition about his spiritual world view, his attempts to combat child trafficking and how he came to terms with his homosexuality.
I don't know if Ricky wrote the book himself or used a ghost writer, but I think he would have benefitted from working with a partner who challenged him to go deeper than the platitudes that he falls back on again and again.
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Loved it..
Sincere and honest...I've read it as if I was talking w my best friend.Don't categorize him or don't judge him without knowing him,just read this.You won't regret it.
Published 12 days ago by Medea
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RICKY MARTIN ME
This is a reallly good book! And l love it although I am not gay, but though this book, I saw a fantastic Ricky and a father!
BUT, THE LOGISTIC IS TOO SLOW!!
BUT, THE LOGISTIC IS TOO SLOW!!
Published 21 months ago by YJ
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Very disappointing
Umfortunately a big disappointment here.I was really surprised how he jumped on the band wagon here to make money out of his sexuality and all he told us that we didn't know... Read more
Published on 22 Feb 2011 by W. Edwards
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It's just Ok.
This book - Ricky Martin's biography is ok.It borders on the maudlin,sentimental and emotional most of the time but thats ok hey were all human. Read more
Published on 5 Dec 2010 by RC101
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