The Soul of a Woman
By Isabel Allende
On Impatient Love, Long Life, and Good Witches. Ballantine Books, 2021.
Summary of The Soul of a Woman book by Isabel Allende
Profound and personal essays from one of the most internationally celebrated writers who reveals the lessons she learned from heartbreaking experiences and puts out a passionate call for positive change for everyone, especially women, the world over.
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What do you get from this book? Inspirational wisdom from one of the world’s greatest author-feminists
Isabel Allende’s pursuit of equality and peace for women began in her youth and her feminist ideas evolved over time
The male members of Isabel’s family contributed to her search for justice in different ways and compelled her to speak out
For several decades, Isabel worked against patriarchal notions like the domination of women and the struggle for a physical ideal
The suppression of women’s self-confidence is widespread and was so deeply ingrained, Isabel was surprised at her first novel’s success
Today, Isabel is content, taking inspiration from many admirable women—“good witches” who work to improve society during their retirement
Of course, Isabel has strong opinions on current hot-button topics, like immigration and abortion—as well as domestic violence
It’s not difficult to understand what women want, but what’s given to them is oppression through violence and fear
In some places, female babies are seen as a burden, but when women gather in groups, there’s a sense of happiness and security
Women and their allies have the power to exact change if they are bold and stand up to their oppressors
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Who should read The Soul of a Woman book
- lovers of lyrical prose
- those who are curious about a famous author’s life
- anyone who wants to be inspired to make progress toward equality
About the author of The Soul of a Woman
Isabel Allende
Isabel Allende is a prolific, New York Times bestselling author and civil rights activist. Her dozens of books, including A Long Petal of the Sea, have been translated into forty-two languages, and the charitable foundation she established in her deceased daughter’s honor has granted funds to over a hundred nonprofit organizations. Allende was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom and PEN Center USA’s Lifetime Achievement Award for her work.
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