Product Description

Paula

es una memoria encarnada que atrapa al lector como una novela de suspenso. Cuando la hija de Isabel Allend, Paula, cayó en coma gravemente enferma, la autora comenzó a escribir la historia de su familia para su hija inconsciente.En el desarrollo de la historia aparecen ante nostros ancestros extraordinarios, oímos recuerdos maravillosos y amargos de la infancia, anécdotas increibles de los años jóvenes, los secretos más íntimos se oyen en murmullos. En Paula, Allende escribe una poderosa autobiografía cuya aceptacíon de los mundos mágico y espiritual recuerdan al lector su primer libro La casa de los espíritus.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #40801 in Books
• Published on: 1996-04-24
• Released on: 1996-03-15
• Original language: Spanish
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 368 pages

Features

• ISBN13: 9780060927202
• Condition: NEW
• Notes: Brand New from Publisher. No Remainder Mark.
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From Library Journal
In this first book in HarperCollins's new Spanish-language series, the noted novelist considers her daughter's death.
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From The Washington Post
"Spellbinding.... In flawlessly rich prose she shares with us her most intimate feelings."

Review
"Beautiful and heart-rending.... Memoir, autobiography, epicedium, perhaps even some fiction: they are all here, and they are all quite wonderful." -- -- Los Angeles Times Book Review

"Fascinante...en una impecable y rica prosa comparte con nosotros sus sentimientos má íntimos." -- -- Washington Post Book World

"Hermosa y comovedora....Memoria, autobiografíca, epicedium, tal vez algo de ficción; todo está allí y todo estámaravilloso." -- -- Los Angeles Times Book Review

Customer Reviews

Took me awhile, but then...
I have to admit that the book took me awhile to love, but then I became totally involved. About the last 100 pages held my attention more than anything. This is a remarkable journey, and one that will haunt me for years to come. Some of the historical references were interesting, but often times took away from the poignancy of the novel.

Fabulosa!!!
Fabuloso libro de Isabel Allende, escrito con talento unico, sin hacer menos a su generosidad de compartir con nosotros sus lectores su autobiografia, donde nos describe hasta los mas intimos rincones de sus memorias, tales como su experiencia a sus escasos 8 anos, cuando escapo a madrid a reunirse con "el amante" como ella le llama, su honestidad su palpa en cada palabra. Paula fue un gran placer conocerte al igual que a tu mama y a toda su tribu!! Dios las bendice! Gracias!!!

A wonderful work of Latin American Literature
Reading "PAULA" was a magnificent experience. I have read all of Allende's books, but none quiet as touching. It took me from tears to laughter with the turn of a page. Allende is definately one of the greatest along with Gabriel Garcia Marquez, Laura Esquibel and Angeles Mastreta.