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Book Synopsis: From the New York Times bestselling author of A Long Petal of the Sea comes “a bold exploration of womanhood, feminism, parenting, aging, love and more” (Associated Press).“The Soul of a Woman is Isabel Allende’s most liberating book yet.”—Elle
“When I say that I was a feminist in kindergarten, I am not exaggerating,” begins Isabel Allende. As a child, she watched her mother, abandoned by her husband, provide for her three small children without “resources or voice.” Isabel became a fierce and defiant little girl, determined to fight for the life her mother couldn’t have.
As a young woman coming of age in the late 1960s, she rode the second wave of feminism. Among a tribe of like-minded female journalists, Allende for the first time felt comfortable in her own skin, as they wrote “with a knife between our teeth” about women’s issues. She has seen what the movement has accomplished in the course of her lifetime. And over the course of three passionate marriages, she has learned how to grow as a woman while having a partner, when to step away, and the rewards of embracing one’s sexuality.
So what feeds the soul of feminists—and all women—today? To be safe, to be valued, to live in peace, to have their own resources, to be connected, to have control over our bodies and lives, and above all, to be loved. On all these fronts, there is much work yet to be done, and this book, Allende hopes, will “light the torches of our daughters and granddaughters with mine. They will have to live for us, as we lived for our mothers, and carry on with the work still left to be finished.”
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Are you ready to explore the powerful voice of womanhood? Look no further than "The Soul of a Woman" by Isabel Allende. As a New York Times bestselling author, Allende delves into the depths of feminism, parenting, aging, love, and so much more in this liberating and thought-provoking book. With its bold exploration, this is a must-read for anyone seeking to understand the essence of being a woman in today's world.
In her captivating memoir, Allende shares her personal journey of growing up in a world where women's voices were silenced. Witnessing her mother's struggles as a single parent, Allende became a fierce warrior determined to fight for women's rights from a young age. She experienced the second wave of feminism firsthand, standing alongside like-minded female journalists as they fearlessly tackled women's issues. This book takes you through Allende's life experiences and shows how far the feminist movement has come.
So, what is it that truly feeds the soul of feminists and all women today? Allende highlights the universal desires for safety, respect, peace, autonomy, connection, bodily autonomy, and love. These fundamental pillars are the driving force behind the ongoing battle for gender equality. "The Soul of a Woman" serves as a reminder that while progress has been made, there is still much work to be done.
Join Allende in this empowering journey and let her words light the torches of the next generation. Our daughters and granddaughters will carry on the legacy started by our mothers and continue the fight for a better world. Take the first step towards enlightenment and order your copy of "The Soul of a Woman" now.
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