Isabel Allende – Story Telling

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A profound exploration of the art and magic of writing by New York Times bestselling author Isabel Allende.

In this deeply personal and insightful book, Isabel Allende delves into her creative process, reflecting on nearly half a century of writing that has captivated millions of readers worldwide.

For Isabel Allende—the New York Times-bestselling author of The House of the Spirits, the world’s most widely read Spanish-language writer, and one of the most influential literary voices of our time—writing is more than a craft. It is an addiction, a means of preserving memory, and a way to make sense of life.

In her first-ever book on the creative process, Story Telling: A Writing Life, Allende offers a profound and deeply personal exploration of the art and magic of writing, reflecting on her nearly half a century of work that has captivated millions of readers worldwide.

Part memoir, part masterclass, the book weaves together vivid anecdotes from Allende’s life and career within valuable wisdom for anyone pursuing the craft. She recalls pivotal moments throughout her writing journey, ranging from her exile to Venezuela that sparked her impulse to write to the time she climbed into a dumpster to rescue her only copy of The House of the Spirits manuscript. Alongside these stories, she shares practical insights for aspiring writers, including how to get started, where to find inspiration, and how to sustain a lifelong writing practice.

Perfect for Allende’s devoted fans and readers of books like Stephen King’s On Writing and Anne Lamott’s Bird by Bird, Story Telling captures the alchemy of storytelling with her particular blend of discipline and passion, ultimately celebrating the enduring power of the written word.

“Literature is magical,” Allende writes. “Conjuring up a story is a mysterious process. It is organic, instinctive… This (book) is an invitation to explore this craft to which I have dedicated my life.”

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