To Selena, With Love by Chris Pérez Summary
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Seventeen years after Selena Quintanilla's tragic death, her husband reveals their secret romance and intimate moments behind the Tejano legend. This memoir debunks myths while offering a therapeutic journey through love, fame, and grief - a tender ode that humanizes an icon.
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A Love That Transcended Fame and Family Scrutiny
In February 1995, Selena and Chris Perez stood on their newly purchased Corpus Christi property, dreaming of raising five children surrounded by animals. Just one month later, tragedy would strike. For years after Selena's death, Chris kept their love story private, building emotional walls that seemed necessary for survival. Beyond the glittering costumes was a woman who loved ordinary things-like walking barefoot to feel warm sidewalks beneath her feet. Their story began high above Mexico, on a flight from Acapulco, when the professional boundary between bandmates began to dissolve into something deeper. At eighteen, Selena was already a seasoned performer with extraordinary vocal range and magnetic stage presence. As a nineteen-year-old rock guitarist who loved Motley Crue and Def Leppard, Chris initially resisted Tejano music but couldn't deny the boundary-pushing fusion Selena y Los Dinos created. Their personalities contrasted sharply-she was vibrant and outgoing while he quietly observed-yet something powerful drew them together. Their attraction became increasingly difficult to hide, especially in the close quarters of the tour bus. After Abraham caught them talking alone, he warned Selena about "giving people the wrong impression." Despite this, they began seeing each other secretly. What truly captivated Chris was Selena's extraordinary capacity for compassion. She recognized his potential for fatherhood before he did and appreciated his loyalty without jealousy. Their first kiss happened on the tour bus when they found themselves momentarily alone. "I couldn't deny my desire any longer. I was too overcome by Selena's presence, as if she were a magnet and I were merely a sliver of steel." But their relationship faced its greatest obstacle in Abraham Quintanilla, who saw Chris as "a cancer in my family" with "nothing to offer" his daughter.
Defying Expectations and Building Their Dream
Creating Their Sanctuary and Personal Dreams
Reaching New Heights in Music and Career
The Tragedy and Its Aftermath
A Legacy of Love and Music That Endures
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Criado por ex-alunos da Universidade de Columbia em San Francisco
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Criado por ex-alunos da Universidade de Columbia em San Francisco
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
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