Ricky Martin: 'Me' Memoir Is a 'Spiritual Journey'

By PopEater Staff Posted Aug 19th 2010 04:45PM

Ricky Martin is getting even more personal and set to release his memoir 'Me' on Nov. 2. The 'Livin' La Vida Loca' singer will open up about everything from his experiences in Menudo to his sexuality and fatherhood.

"From the moment I wrote the first phrase, I was sure the book was the tool that was going to help me free myself from things I was carrying within me for a long time. Things that were too heavy for me to keep inside. Writing this account of my life, I got very close to my truth. And this is something worth celebrating," he said (via CNN.)

The Puerto Rican singer said that preparing to write the book was one of the reasons he decided to reveal earlier this year that he is gay.

Martin said in a statement Thursday that the project led him to extract memories that he had erased from his mind and the book was not easy to write but allowed for an "incredible spiritual journey."

In March, he dropped the bombshell about his sexuality and posted the following message on his official Web site :"Today is my day, this is my time, and this is my moment. These years in silence and reflection made me stronger and reminded me that acceptance has to come from within and that this kind of truth gives me the power to conquer emotions I didn't even know existed ... I am proud to say that I am a fortunate homosexual man. I am very blessed to be who I am."

The 'Livin' La Vida Loca' singer is a single dad to twin sons, who were born via a surrogate in August 2008.

"This is just what I need especially now that I am the father of two beautiful boys that are so full of light and who with their outlook teach me new things every day. To keep living as I did up until today would be to indirectly diminish the glow that my kids where born with. Enough is enough. This has to change. This was not supposed to happen 5 or 10 years ago, it is supposed to happen now," Martin wrote.

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Thursday 19 August

By valeskas

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Its all about the money.

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By Bill McCart

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Im looking forward to reading Ricky Martin's new book. I have always enjoyed his shows. GOod luck with the new book. Bill

By Hi Chrissy!

Sounds a lot like Livin La Vida Loca song but I love it!

By vaeho

god bless ricky martin

By Janet

Ricky Martin GAY? No kidding. Where was the surprise? Martin had one fun song, made his money enjoy.

By Tim R

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"Dear diary;

Today I woke up at noon, took a bath and fantasized about Adam Lambert (tee-hee!), maybe he can get me a job? Nah, his 15 minutes are up just like mine. (boo-hoo-hoo!) :.(

Made a date with a record producer I found on Craigslist, maybe I get him to sign a contract if I let him put his pen into my inkwell? :O

Goodnight Diary

Love

"your Martina"

By Mimi

F*ck off, Tim R.

Ricky's new CD produced by Desmond Child will be out by the end of the year.

Ricky spent last 3 years the best possible way - raising his kids.

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LOVE Ricky!

Book is already pre-ordered :)

By fablady

This song was the WORLD CUP theme song many years ago. check out his youtube performance of this song at the Grammy's...It was one of the most spectacular performances on the Grammy's!

By Cutie

......too young for a memoir. He was the most exciting performer on stage..

By JohnK

In March? Of about.2003 if I remember.

Friday 20 August

By frank

so now ricky "light in the loafers" martin is going to make money off his sick perverted behavior. he should NOT be allowed to raise children. they will grow up thinking it's natural for daddy to be in bed with or swapping spits as well as other fluids with another pervert.

By Joe

Frank, your a closed minded jerk! What do you really care if he is GAY? HOW DOES IT AFFECT YOU? TRY MINDING YOUR OWN DAMN BUSINESS. I'm sure he is a better father than many other people who are str8 that abuse their kids or ignor them cause their on drugs. Wake up it's 2010 and gay people ARE loving people and make great parents.

By GEORGE

TO RICKY MARTIN: YOU HAVE BEEN BLESSED WITH TALENT, PHYSICAL BEAUTY AND NOW TWO WONDERFUL SONS. YOU HAVE ALSO BEEN GIVING THE GIFT OF KNOWING THAT YOU NEEDED THEM MORE THAN THEY NEEDED YOU. KEEP LEARNING FROM THEM AND THE WORLD AROUND YOU. YOU HAVE MY BEST WISHES FOR YOURSELF AND YOUR SONS ALONG WITH THE MILLIONS OF YOUR FANS.

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