Unbreakable: My Story, My Way

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The only autobiography authorized by Jenni Rivera

"I can’t get caught up in the negative because that destroys you. Perhaps trying to move away from my problems and focus on the positive is the best I can do. I am a woman like any other, and ugly things happen to me like any other woman. The number of times I have fallen down is the number of times I have gotten up."

These are the last words that beloved Mexican American singer Jenni Rivera spoke publicly before boarding the ...

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Overview

The only autobiography authorized by Jenni Rivera

"I can’t get caught up in the negative because that destroys you. Perhaps trying to move away from my problems and focus on the positive is the best I can do. I am a woman like any other, and ugly things happen to me like any other woman. The number of times I have fallen down is the number of times I have gotten up."

These are the last words that beloved Mexican American singer Jenni Rivera spoke publicly before boarding the plane that would crash and cut her life short on December 9, 2012. However, they are not the final words that La Diva de la Banda had for the world. Those are found in the pages you hold in your hands, Jenni’s own account of the highs and lows of her extraordinary journey.

She became the most acclaimed Spanish-language singer in the United States and sold more than 15 million records worldwide. A single mother of five and grandmother of two, she was also an actress, a television producer, the star of her own reality show, and an entrepreneur. But for all its immense success, Jenni’s life often seemed to be a series of personal battles in which perseverance was her only weapon. As her fame grew, she made it her mission to speak about her struggles, forging an intimate connection with her fans. She became a figure of strength and a source of encouragement to women of all ages.

In Unbreakable, Jenni recounts the crucial moments in her past, revealing her experiences with domestic and sexual abuse, divorce, body image issues, making her way in a male-dominated industry, raising her children as a single mother, and learning that she could depend only on herself.

Though she is no longer with us, Jenni will always be the "Rivera rebel from Long Beach," the girl who maintained her sense of humor and fighting spirit in every circumstance. In this remarkable memoir, Jenni leaves behind a legacy of inspiration and determination that will forever live on through her precious family, friends, and fans.

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Jenni Rivera's first recording was a teenager's birthday present for her father. By the time that she died in a 2012 airplane crash at the age of 43, this short-lived Spanish-language singer had sold 15 million albums and was a five-time double-platinum recording star. In this posthumously published memoir, she writes about her early life as the daughter of undocumented immigrants, her eventful performing and recording career, and her personal life. The latter was exceptionally painful: Her first husband was convicted of molesting two of their children; her second died tragically young; and she divorced her third spouse shortly before she perished.

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Product Details

  • ISBN-13: 9781476744759
  • Publisher: Atria Books
  • Publication date: 7/2/2013
  • Edition description: Original
  • Pages: 225
  • Sales rank: 54
  • Product dimensions: 5.50 (w) x 8.30 (h) x 0.70 (d)

Meet the Author

Winner of 15 gold records, 15 platinum, and 5 double platinum records, with more than 15 million records sold in all, Jenni Rivera was one of her or any generation’s most popular and in-demand artists, not only in Mexico but also in the United States, selling out performances at such prestigious venues as the Staples Center, the Kodak Theatre, the Nokia Theatre, and the Gibson Amphitheatre. She was also slated to perform at New York’s Madison Square Garden later in 2013 and had signed with the ABC television network to star in her own sitcom. Jenni was also one of the decade’s most award-winning artists. In 2009, she earned a record-breaking 11 Billboard Award nominations, becoming the first female regional Mexican performer to be honored with so many nominations.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted Tue Jul 02 00:00:00 EDT 2013

    Must read.

    It's a must read. It inspired me and makes me look up to jenni. All she went thru and she still came on top. A true warrior.

    9 out of 9 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted Tue Jul 02 00:00:00 EDT 2013

    great book, i finished it in 2 days..it was that good. the only

    great book, i finished it in 2 days..it was that good. the only reason i did not give it 5 stars, was that the last chapter didnt give the details on why she divorced Esteban.
    On all the media interviews she always said that the book will say the reason of her divorce and it did not. Im pretty sure Jenni did write the last chapter and gave details
     but Rosie obviously must have edited that part out. Other than that it is a must read

    6 out of 7 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted Wed Jul 03 00:00:00 EDT 2013

    Speechless

    Speechless

    4 out of 4 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted Fri Jul 05 00:00:00 EDT 2013

    Beautiful.

    This was such an amazing book. I literally devoured this boook because I could put it down. It was that good. I'm a fan of Jenni's and reading this, it makes me happy that I becameher fan. Despite her flaws and hardships, she was a beautiful woman who got up even when hope seemed impossible. She was such a passionate, strong, and caring woman. She definetely did turned a negative into a positive. She deserved the recognition that she received because she really did work hard and endured a lot. What I like about Jenni is her bluntness and realness. She was never superficial, she wasn't those singers who were fake and changed their music and slept their way to the top to please the media like so many artists do nowadays. No, Jenni made it, even if it took her a long time, she still made it without losing herself. She was still herself, despite her astounding fame. She kept herself level-headed and grounded and never let it get to her head. She was a regular person who endured so much, whether it was negative or positive. Reading her story made me believe that she was here for a reason, that God had a mission for her, and she achieved that mission despite the suffering she had to go through. It was unfortunate that she passed away the way she did after all that she went through in her life. I only hope that she is no longer suffering and is at peace. This story is so powerful and probably one of the best autobiographies of a singer. It will make you angry, laugh, cry, happy, but most importantly, love Jenni for the way she was. Jenni showed us that life may not be perfect, but it's always good to stay true to yourself and always keep your head afloat even if you feel like sinking. Jenni also showed us that even when times get dark, you should never give up on your dreams. That is the legacy Jenni left and it will always be remembered. So I recommend this book. Even if you are not a Jenni fan, read it, because it will make you one for life and that's a beautiful thing.

    2 out of 2 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted Wed Jul 03 00:00:00 EDT 2013

    Jenni rivera

    I dont need to read her book i love her like if she was my sister we have almosted lived the same thing and i will keep her music and her name alive rip jenni rivera a.k.a la diva

    1 out of 2 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted Wed Jul 03 00:00:00 EDT 2013

    Jenni rivera book

    I didnt really know if her until after she died. Im not into her music..the book is getting good reviews so what the heck!

    1 out of 2 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted Wed Jul 03 00:00:00 EDT 2013

    Great Book... could not put it down. Such a down to earth woman.

    Great Book... could not put it down. Such a down to earth woman... any woman can relate to some aspect of her life. Special thanx to her family for sharing this book

    1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted Wed Jul 03 00:00:00 EDT 2013

    I haven't read this book yet but I've heard that its really good

    I haven't read this book yet but I've heard that its really good!!! So I'm going to give it 5 stars Jenni We Love You!!! 

    1 out of 2 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted Tue Jul 02 00:00:00 EDT 2013

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    1 out of 4 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted Thu Jul 18 00:00:00 EDT 2013

    Love it

    It is sad that she daid

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  • Anonymous

    Posted Thu Jul 18 00:00:00 EDT 2013

    I love jenni !

    I have slways been a jenni rivera fan , I listened to her music and love all her tv shows . This autobiography shows a diff side that the diva never showed to her fans. She was always an open book to her fans but this book was much more than any reality show . Amazing book , I cried, laughed and literally heard jenni voice through her book. Must read!!!

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  • Anonymous

    Posted Tue Jul 16 00:00:00 EDT 2013

    Love her

    Love her honedty

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  • Anonymous

    Posted Mon Jul 15 00:00:00 EDT 2013

    Shocking laughed and cried

    Ive been a fan since 2005 she was a role model to alll chicanas she would always talk about this book but never publish it i enjoyed it its funny and theres things you will find out about her life that was hidden from the media now we just gotta wait for the true to come out

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  • Posted Mon Jul 15 00:00:00 EDT 2013

    I read this book in a matter of a few days. She was very open ab

    I read this book in a matter of a few days. She was very open about her life and was not shy about the way she explained it. You can't get more real than that! She doesn't give any details about why she divorced Esteban and we should respect that. It was most likely to save her daughter Chiquis the embarrassment. We can't complain though, being that she was always open about everything else. I highly recommend this book to all the Jenni fans AND non-fans. By the end of the book, you'll be a fan.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted Sun Jul 14 00:00:00 EDT 2013

    I wasn't able to get the book until yesterday afternoon after wo

    I wasn't able to get the book until yesterday afternoon after work got it at the barnes and noble that is right next to it and as how the previous reviews, I could not put it down.  i finished it  today morning.! I dont know if it was because i was and will always be a big fan of this incredible woman and i basically knew the main events mentioned in the book or probably because the book is that great!!!!
    So real, such a worrior! Such a motivation to many latin, Mexican girls out there. Great advice here, To never, NEVER let yourself down, always stay true to yourself, respect yourself, believe in yourself. I enjoyed reading her book. And i am sure i will re read it over again many times. The diva lives! Sure there were many more things that me as well as her fans would of like to know about her, her life, but i say "well done" to her work we were able to receive. 

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  • Anonymous

    Posted Sun Jul 14 00:00:00 EDT 2013

    Best Book Ever ¿ It made me feel like if I was the one that live

    Best Book Ever ¿
    It made me feel like if I was the one that lived all moment ¿

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  • Anonymous

    Posted Sat Jul 13 00:00:00 EDT 2013

    I was lucky enough  to have worked on Jenni's music video AMIGA

    I was lucky enough  to have worked on Jenni's music video AMIGA SI LO VES.  She was a great lady, generous and supportive.  I can,'t believe she's no longer with us.  Que Dios la bendiga.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted Fri Jul 12 00:00:00 EDT 2013

    Unforgettable Book

    It was amazing, encouraging, inspirational, and most of all it was written by an extraordinary woman. I reccomend it!!

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  • Anonymous

    Posted Fri Jul 12 00:00:00 EDT 2013

    Great book!

    Great book from start to finish! She truly was Unbreakable!

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  • Anonymous

    Posted Thu Jul 11 00:00:00 EDT 2013

    Loved the book! Even though the last chapters were a bit vague i

    Loved the book! Even though the last chapters were a bit vague it was an amazing honest book! 

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