My Invented Country: A Memoir - Brossura

Allende, Isabel; Peden, Margaret Sayers

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ISBN 10: 0060545674 ISBN 13: 9780060545673

Casa editrice: Perennial, 2004

Riassunto

The author of Portrait in Sepia profiles the landscapes and people of her native country; recounts the 1973 assassination of her uncle, which caused her to go into exile and choose to become a writer; and shares her experiences as an immigrant in post-September 11 America. Reader's Guide available. Reprint.

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Recensione:

“Charming and entertaining.” (New York Times Book Review)

“Isabel Allende [is] surely one of the most graceful and yet haunting writers alive.” (St. Louis Post-Dispatch)

“Throughout, 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)

“A delicious exploration.” (Orlando Sentinel)

“Dazzling as a kaleidoscope: an artful tumbling and knocking that throws light and reveals strange depths.” (Kirkus Reviews)

“Poignant ... Allende’s keen intelligence and lively prose keep readers wishing for more.” (San Diego Union-Tribune)

“Riveting in its frankness and compassion, ... [Allende’s] account of why and how she became a writer is profoundly moving.” (Booklist)

“A stunningly intimate memoir .... Allende is that rare writer whose understanding of story matches her mastery of language.” (Entertainment Weekly)

“Intriguing elements of the author’s captivating history.” (Publishers Weekly)

L'autore:

Isabel Allende is the author of twelve works of fiction, including the New York Times bestsellers Maya’s Notebook, Island Beneath the Sea, Inés of My Soul, Daughter of Fortune, and a novel that has become a world-renowned classic, The House of the Spirits. Born in Peru and raised in Chile, she lives in California.

Su questa edizione

• Editore: Perennial
• Data di pubblicazione: 2004
• ISBN 10: 0060545674
• ISBN 13: 9780060545673
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero di pagine: 224