Surprisingly Very Good...considering

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	• Passion and Pain: The Life of Hector Lavoe Marc Shapiro St. Martin's Griffin, 2007 - 224 pages average customer review:based on 10 reviews view larger image
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he is enjoying it.

I really can't say much because the book was a gift with the c.d. for my younger brother. Based on what he told me (finished in 3 rides on metro north) he was very happy with it. now just waiting for him to loan it to me.

Good Easy Reading

A real insight to the life of Hector Lavoe. Easy reading. A tragic life story that leaves you feeling heartbroken that such a talent was lost way before his time. I recommend it.

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Surprisingly Very Good...considering

I am a huge fan of Marc Anthony, J.Lo? Not so much however; J.lo is magnificent in her role of Puchie, as for Marc he is a total dead ringer for Hector. The husband and wife team bought to the screen what Tom and Nicole could NOT do on eyes wide shut. At some moments in the movie you can actually see where it was very hard for Marc and J.lo to be ugly to one another. This movie will move you in a way you would not think possible. I remember Hector he is the love of my youth and there could never be another. Not only do I reccomend this movie highly, it will change your opinion of J.Lo, and possibly resulting in making you a fan of hers.

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Hector Lavoe book

After hearing about the movie, I wanted to know more about this man. His life was so tragic and of his own making with no happy ending. I use it as a lesson to others as I work in the field of corrections.

A Salsa King

This book is great its about his life, people who knew of him knew it was a troubled life - its sad because again it proves all the money in the world, cannot buy happiness if people arent happy spritually or emotionally all the fame is worth nothing. Life is about happiness and spending it with the ones you love...

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From the poverty-stricken streets of Ponce, Puerto Rico to the vibrant barrios of New York City, HECTOR LAVOE became the singer of all singers, and the driving-force behind the Salsa movement in the mid-1960s. His popularity rivaled that of his contemporaries, Tito Puente, Celia Cruz and Johnny Pacheco.

Behind the music, Hector?s life was filled with drugs, alcohol and women. An endless stream of tragedy plagued him including: a gun-related accident that killed his son, Hector?s ninth floor jump from a hotel window and his death in 1993 from AIDS.

But Hector?s pristine voice, one-of-a-kind stage performances, sold-out concerts and bestselling albums were what his fans remember most and what made him an international icon. His music brought joy to legions of people, and it continues today.

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