Mexican bombshell Thalía has just released her new book, Cada Día Más Fuerte (Growing Strong – English title). In this book she talks about the good and bad situations she has gone through in her life as a person and a celebrity. Below you can watch the video and a summary of the interview in English.

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Reporter María Santana starts off by congratulating Thalía on her new logro (success) and asks what motivated her to write that book at that time in her life. Thalía says that it’s a change of skin, she’s more relaxed and comfortable with herself and also says people have stories to tell and share.

Santana continues and says that Thalía talks about happy moments but about sad moments as well and asks her if it was difficult to approach these topics. Thalía says that the hardest chapiter to write was the one about when she found out she had Lyme disease, the obstacles she had to overcome, and find again the faith in God.

Santana touches a sore spot in Thalía’s life: the kidnapping of her sisters, in 2002. Thalía felt somewhat guilty of that and is asked why, after ransom was paid for, they grew apart. She adds that it was a very hard and long process and this chapter is called Perdón (Forgiveness). Another subject Santana asks about is that right before the book was launched Thalia’s mother, Yolanda Miranda, passed away. Thalía answers that this is an open and ongoing sore, but also says that the birth of her son, Matthew Alejandro has helped her get through these tough times.

Thalía is asked what’s the secret of being a sucessful entrepeneur and also a mother and wife. She answers that there are two aspects to consider: discipline and team work. Thalía also says that her husband, music mogul Tommy Mottola has been her brazo derecho (right arm) as a working mom.

Santana asks Thalía how she keeps such a long-standing marriage, contrary to the “Hollywood marriages” and she answers that respect and even speaking different languages can spice up the relationship.

To finish the interview, Santana says that Thalia’s fans have asked her when her new CD is coming out and she says it’s coming out next summer. Santana also asks what makes Thalía stronger. She answers that happinness is a choice and it’s up to you to have it.