In the telling, bizarre ancestors appear before our eyes; we hear both delightful and bitter childhood memories, amazing anecdotes of youthful years, and the most intimate secrets passed along in whispers. With Paula, Allende has written a powerful autobiography whose straightforward acceptance of the magical and spiritual worlds will remind readers of her first book, The House of the Spirits.
Isabel Allende escribe bien, no hay duda, domina el don de la palabra escrita. Pero aquí, usando como motivo la enfermedad y agonía a de su hija, nos cuenta parcialmente su vida. ¿Para qué? Hay algunas anécdotas interesantes, la parte en que trata del golpe de estado en Chile nos ayuda a recordar ese momento crucial de la historia sudamericana, hay mucho narcisismo, pero al final quedamos con la impresión de que el libro es..
I like to read first person stories within a history of a country in turmoil. Isabel Allende is really telling on herself about infidelity. It is a little amazing that she doesn't connect her lack of Faith with the personal troubles in the family. Maybe left out but, the marital problems and the continuing issues with men is telling on that score. Not judging her, for it was a time which blew people along and she likely wants to accept full responsibility for h..