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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