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Isabel Allende

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in Lima, Peru
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Gabriel Garcia Marquez, Pablo Neruda

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March 2013

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Isabel Allende Llona is a Chilean-American novelist. Allende, who writes in the "magic realism" tradition, is considered one of the first successful women novelists in Latin America. She has written novels based in part on her own experiences, often focusing on the experiences of women, weaving myth and realism together. She has lectured and done extensive book tours and has taught literature at several US colleges. She currently resides in California with her husband. Allende adopted U.S. citizenship in 2003.

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Isabel Allende I read like a madwoman, so it is impossible for me to choose just one favorite book, I have thousands.
Isabel Allende The House of the Spirits, my first book, opened the way for all the other books. It was a rare case of unexpected instant success, and that allowed me…mǰThe House of the Spirits, my first book, opened the way for all the other books. It was a rare case of unexpected instant success, and that allowed me to continue writing and eventually make a living as an author, which is not easy. So I am specially grateful to this novel, but probably my most cherished book is my memoir Paula.(less)
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“The library is inhabited by spirits that come out of the pages at night.”
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“Write what should not be forgotten.”
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“The longer I live, the more uninformed I feel. Only the young have an explanation for everything.”
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Shaimaa Ali Happy Birthday to a legendary writer & human being who still enrich our lives!!


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