When Isabel Allende's daughter, Paula, became gravely ill and fell into a coma, the author began to write the story of her family for her unconscious child. 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. Please note, front cover image of the item may vary.
Paula is a memoir by Isabel Allende, first published in 1994. The book is a deeply personal and poignant narrative about the life of Allende's daughter, Paula, who fell into a coma due to a rare illness. The memoir is written as a letter to Paula, in which Allende recounts her own life, her family history, and the events leading up to her daughter's illness.
The narrative weaves together Allende's reflections on love, loss, family, politics, and the personal struggles she faced, all while grappling with the uncertainty of Paula's condition. It also touches on Chile's tumultuous political history and the author's life as an exiled writer.
Paula is both a tribute to Allende's daughter and a meditation on memory, grief, and the bonds between mothers and daughters. The book is widely regarded for its emotional depth and poetic storytelling.
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