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The revered New York Times bestselling author of House of the Spirits and A Long Petal of the Sea ponders the elements that led to her becoming a writer, including the homeland she lost and the one she found, and the family spirits, both living and dead, who haunt her life and work.
In this wondrous and intimate book, Isabel Allende explores the role of memory and nostalgia in shaping her life, her books, and that most intimate connection to her place of origin. My Invented Country brings her homeland of Chile to life in her unique voice, evoking the magnificent landscapes of her land, the almost mythic people of her family; the tragedy and hope of her people; and the politics, religion, and magic that infuse them all.
My Invented Country orbits two life-changing moments: the 1973 assassination of her uncle Salvador Allende Gossens which sent her into exile and inspired her literary career; and the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, on her adopted homeland, the United States. Ping-ponging across distance and time, between past and present lives, it is a monumental tribute to history and the immigrant experience and a wise and personal consideration of what it means to pursue a reflective life in a cacophonous, contradictory world.
In this wondrous and intimate book, Isabel Allende explores the role of memory and nostalgia in shaping her life, her books, and that most intimate connection to her place of origin. My Invented Country brings her homeland of Chile to life in her unique voice, evoking the magnificent landscapes of her land, the almost mythic people of her family; the tragedy and hope of her people; and the politics, religion, and magic that infuse them all.
My Invented Country orbits two life-changing moments: the 1973 assassination of her uncle Salvador Allende Gossens which sent her into exile and inspired her literary career; and the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, on her adopted homeland, the United States. Ping-ponging across distance and time, between past and present lives, it is a monumental tribute to history and the immigrant experience and a wise and personal consideration of what it means to pursue a reflective life in a cacophonous, contradictory world.
Industry Reviews
"A delicious exploration."
Orlando Sentinel
"A stunningly intimate memoir .... Allende is that rare writer whose understanding of story matches her mastery of language."
Entertainment Weekly
"Allende's writing is beautifully descriptive, with eloquent turns of phrase and vivid metaphors."
Boston Globe
"At every bend [Allende] delights us with unexpected humor."
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
"Dazzling as a kaleidoscope: an artful tumbling and knocking that throws light and reveals strange depths."
Kirkus Reviews
"Intriguing elements of the author's captivating history."
Publishers Weekly
Orlando Sentinel
"A stunningly intimate memoir .... Allende is that rare writer whose understanding of story matches her mastery of language."
Entertainment Weekly
"Allende's writing is beautifully descriptive, with eloquent turns of phrase and vivid metaphors."
Boston Globe
"At every bend [Allende] delights us with unexpected humor."
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
"Dazzling as a kaleidoscope: an artful tumbling and knocking that throws light and reveals strange depths."
Kirkus Reviews
"Intriguing elements of the author's captivating history."
Publishers Weekly
ISBN: 9780063021723
ISBN-10: 0063021722
Published: 14th February 2024
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Number of Pages: 224
Audience: General Adult
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
Country of Publication: US
Dimensions (cm): 20.5 x 13.5 x 1.0
Weight (kg): 0.18
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