Synopses & Reviews
Every day millions across America tune in to watch María Celeste Arrarás, one of the most trusted media personalities of Hispanic television, who has successfully crossed over into the English-language market.
In spite of the difficult obstacles she has confronted in her life, María Celeste has been able to move forward and triumph against all odds as a woman, a mother, and a professional. What is her secret? You will find the answer in Make Your Life Prime Time, an empowering and uplifting guide for succeeding in all areas of life.
Through a series of autobiographical anecdotes, María Celeste shares with her fans the formula to achieve fame, fortune, and emotional fulfillment, all at the same time. She is proof that it is possible to survive heartbreak and find true love without sacrificing professional success and the dream of having a family.
María Celeste shares the lessons she learned from her parents' divorce, the adoption of one of her sons in Russia, and the abuse that her other son suffered at the hands of a nanny. She talks about the betrayal by her unfaithful husband and making peace with the "other woman." And she reveals how her personal assistant stole her identity and thousands of dollars in the midst of her divorce.
Make Your Life Prime Time takes you behind the scenes of the fascinating, fast-paced, and cutthroat world of television like never before. This book is funny and moving, inspiring and powerful. It's a lesson on the power of forgiveness and the importance of striving for excellence.
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"María Celeste reveals the secret to success in an engaging manner. I enjoyed every page!" -- Queen Latifah
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"María is one of those rare and special people eager to thrive, grow, and learn from events in her life and happy to share her inspiring life lessons with people in a way that is powerful but still accessible and relatable." -- Rachael Ray, host of The Rachael Ray Show
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"María Celeste's book is a fascinating read that gave me even more reasons to admire someone I already feel fortunate to call my friend. She shares with us many unique ways to look for deeper truths and lessons in life's difficult experiences. And I know this book will be a wonderful gift to her ever-growing legion of fans!"-- Gloria Estefan
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"I've had the great pleasure to work side by side with María Celeste and see firsthand her exceptional talent, passion, wisdom, and compassion. This book will allow millions of people to experience what I have."-- Don Browne, President of Telemundo Communications Group
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"Make Your Life Prime Time has the same energy as María Celeste. She is an honest woman, a fighter who has achieved everything with unshakable will. Her personal story will inspire many young people and will help them to take control of their personal and professional lives." -- Enrique Iglesias
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Emmy Award-winning Telemundo/NBC star Arrars delivers a thoughtful collection of candid anecdotes originally intended to be a compass of life for her own three children, but which will draw in both the young and old with its intimacy and warmth.
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About the Author
MarÍa Celeste ArrarÁs is the host and managing editor of "Al Rojo Vivo con MarÍa Celeste" (Red Hot Live with Maria Celeste), produced by Telemundo/NBC. She is also a guest host for NBC’s Today show and has collaborated with Dateline and NBC Nightly News with Brian Williams. This Emmy award winner is also the bestselling author of Selena’s Secret and The Magic Cane. She has been featured on the cover of People en EspaÑol more times than any other celebrity and was selected by Newsweek magazine to appear on the cover of its “20 Most Powerful Women of the Next Generation" issue.