Isabel Allende

"Americans have a warrior's mentality, most of them. That's how this society was built. The fact that you own a gun and shoot to defend your life is a very American way of thinking."

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Source: Isabel Allende, John Rodden (1999). “Conversations with Isabel Allende”, Univ of Texas Pr

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Isabel Allende

Isabel Allende

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Isabel Allende is a Chilean author known for her poignant novels that explore themes of love, loss, and resilience, particularly in 'The House of the Spirits.'

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