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The Soul of a Woman
by Isabel Allende
// The Soul of a Woman by Isabel Allende
Before I even try to review this incredible book, here's what I have to say to all of you : READ IT.
Isabel Allende claims to have been a feminist from a very young age. She witnessed her mother raising three kids on her own after her father conveniently disappeared from the picture. She watched the maids at her maternal grandfather's house being treated lower than pets. All this, coupled with patriarchy made her a rebel very early. As she grew up, she noticed machismo everywhere around her but vowed to herself to never stop fighting for women's rights. When she was a teenager, she watched her friend go through a risky abortion because Chile considers it illegal. Every step of the way, Allende was made to see a world run by men and this only made her speak louder in a room full of them. This work of non-fiction is a true feminist book. One that undoubtedly needs to be read by everyone irrespective of their gender.
There is no topic that Allende doesn't touch in her biography. She addresses sexuality, passion, love, writing, cultures etc. But amidst it all is feminism. She cleverly puts forth her personal experiences to advise the readers in dealing various issues. They're extremely insightful and also at times relatable. From being an author in a completely male dominated literary world to now being such a renowned name, Allende has shattered the glass ceiling. I made so many annotations and at one point wanted to mark the entire book with post-it flags. To me, this work of art is a significant piece of writing that will define feminism for many years to come.
I'm thankful that she decided to write this book of wisdom.
Thank you @bloomsburyindia for gifting this copy
Before I even try to review this incredible book, here's what I have to say to all of you : READ IT.
Isabel Allende claims to have been a feminist from a very young age. She witnessed her mother raising three kids on her own after her father conveniently disappeared from the picture. She watched the maids at her maternal grandfather's house being treated lower than pets. All this, coupled with patriarchy made her a rebel very early. As she grew up, she noticed machismo everywhere around her but vowed to herself to never stop fighting for women's rights. When she was a teenager, she watched her friend go through a risky abortion because Chile considers it illegal. Every step of the way, Allende was made to see a world run by men and this only made her speak louder in a room full of them. This work of non-fiction is a true feminist book. One that undoubtedly needs to be read by everyone irrespective of their gender.
There is no topic that Allende doesn't touch in her biography. She addresses sexuality, passion, love, writing, cultures etc. But amidst it all is feminism. She cleverly puts forth her personal experiences to advise the readers in dealing various issues. They're extremely insightful and also at times relatable. From being an author in a completely male dominated literary world to now being such a renowned name, Allende has shattered the glass ceiling. I made so many annotations and at one point wanted to mark the entire book with post-it flags. To me, this work of art is a significant piece of writing that will define feminism for many years to come.
I'm thankful that she decided to write this book of wisdom.
Thank you @bloomsburyindia for gifting this copy