Isabel Allende

"She sowed in my mind the idea that reality is not only what we see on the surface; it has a magical dimension as well and, if we so desire, it is legitimate to enhance it and color it to make our journey through life less trying."

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Source: Isabel Allende (2016). “Eva Luna: A Novel”, p.25, Simon and Schuster

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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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"It is a wonderful truth that things we want most in life-a sense of purpose, happiness and hope-are most easily attained by giving them to others."

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