Paula (Spanish Edition) [Paperback]

Isabel Allende (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 15, 1996

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.

Editorial Reviews

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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"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

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Product Details

• Paperback: 368 pages
• Publisher: Rayo (March 15, 1996)
• Language: Spanish
• ISBN-10: 0060927208
• ISBN-13: 978-0060927202
• Product Dimensions: 8.1 x 5.3 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #163,945 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #23 in Books > Literature & Fiction > Foreign Language Fiction > Spanish
  • #55 in Books > Libros en español > Padres y familia
  • #58 in Books > Libros en español > Biografías y memorias

More About the Author

Born in Peru and raised in Chile, Isabel Allende is the author of eight novels, including, most recently, Zorro, Portrait in Sepia, and Daughter of Fortune. She has also written a collection of stories; three memoirs, including My Invented Country and Paula; and a trilogy of children's novels. Her books have been translated into more than twenty-seven languages and have become bestsellers across four continents. In 2004 she was inducted into the American Academy of Arts and Letters. Isabel Allende lives in California.

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Took me awhile, but then..., March 26, 2004

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Bethanie Frank "book dreamer" (Coffeyville, KS United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Paula (Spanish Edition) (Paperback)

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.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars It's one of the best book I've read !!!, July 10, 1996

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This review is from: Paula (Spanish Edition) (Paperback)

I have read several books from Isabel Allende I can not say that there is one better than the other!!!, but personally, I think this is a very special book because you can see how is the personality of this writer and all the good feelings she has for her family, life, moments... On each word in this book you can find many aspects of your own life: funny situations, sat situations, love, hopes ... It could reflects anybody's life. The book is also have parts of others books she had wrote, and is also a biography of her life. If you really like the author, you will enjoy this book very much!!! I do not know if my english is good, but I hope everybody can understand want I wrote. I am venezuelan, so my language is spanish. But I could give an opinion in Spanish also.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fabulosa!!!, November 28, 2008

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Sandra Trujillo "Amante de la buena lectura" (Penssylvania) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Paula (Spanish Edition) (Paperback)

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!!!