Allende does it again! What a beautiful, deep, and profound piece to read, especially in current times. Though perhaps not always optimistic, there is a deep current of hope in this book that I really need during these trying times. I felt like Allende was speaking to me and I have some friends that I definitely plan on gifting this book to during the upcoming holiday season.

I received an advanced reader’s copy in exchange for an honest review

What a gift to the feminist movement and women everywhere!

I’ve loved Isabel Allende for a long time, but this personal reflection may be some of her best work yet. For fans of Allende’s work, you’ll gain new insights into her beloved works. For those who have not yet read Allende’s work, you’ll be running to your nearest bookstore.

Isabel Allende is a voice of power and beauty. I am more accustomed to her fiction, but found much to appreciate about this new nonfiction book. Allende is a master of the written word and uses her talents to craft an exploration of self, the world, and identity.

So worth reading.

An amazing story of a young woman who faced many hardships and was able to empower herself by fighting for the rights of other women, to ensure more don't have to face the barriers and obstacles that she had to overcome.

A beautifully tragically honest writing of what it is like to be a woman. And specifically a woman of color. The impacts of that are encountered when growing up and moving through life. Very powerful and highly recommended. I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

This is a short book of nonfiction, a bit like a collection of essays about Allende's opinions of and experience with feminism and life in Latin America. It's a bit of a tossed salad, not what her usual fans may be expecting.

I love Isabel Allende and was so excited to get an arc of this book. from Netgalley I appreciated Allende's perspective on feminism, especially because she grew up in Chile, where patriarchy, machismo, history, and politics differ quite a bit from the U.S. Allende discussed a number of topics, from domestic violence to healthcare to economic independence. These are all important to learn about and discuss, and I highlighted a number of passages throughout the book. That said, there were times when the book felt a bit disjointed, or where it seemed like she would explore a particular topic a bit further, but it jumped to something else. I felt like we skimmed the surface but didn't delve quite deep enough. There was a lot of information about women's struggles, and stories from Allende's life, but switching back and forth between those two formats didn't quite click with me, and I found myself wanting more. Overall, I liked this book, but didn't love it.