The book bears the character of a biography, which does not stop at being an autobiography, but extends to include other women who influenced the writer's life, including her mother, who remained until her death the first to read her manuscripts and give her notes on them, and her grandmother, as well as her daughter Paula, who passed away when she was young, and had previously been allocated The novelist has a book in her name. The biographical nature does not dilute the momentum of the events in the book, as Allende affirms that “a quiet and secure life is not a good material for the imagination.” Her life, during which she moved between many countries, including Lebanon, due to her father’s diplomatic work, was not calm or comfortable. Hence, a good material for this book.
Number of pages: 163