allende, isabel

Chilean author Isabel Allende tells her life story, describing the impact of the military coup of 1973, the violent death of her uncle, her move to the U.S., and the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, as well as the influence of memory and nostalgia on her novels.

Examines the life and career of Latin American author Isabel Allende, featuring analyses of her novels and memoirs, and including an interview with Allende, a chronology, notes, and references.

Presents a biography of Latin American author Isabel Allende, and describes her childhood, family, and experiences that have influenced her writing.