The Soul of a Woman by Isabel Allende
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Web ID: 12622075For all women
To be honest, I picked this book because I needed a short book to achieve my reading goal for this year. I'm really glad I did. Love her definition of feminism. It is also a call to keep fighting for equality no matter how much set back there is.
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A Powerful Read/Listen!
"Feminism, like the ocean is fluid, powerful, deep, and encompasses the infinite complexity of life; it moves in waves, currents, tides, and sometimes in storms. Like the ocean, feminism never stays quiet." ~ Isabel Allende, The Soul of a Woman I didn't read this specifically to hear the story of Isabel Allende's life, but rather to hear her reflections of her life lessons. She has strong opinions, voices them freely and it packs a punch in this short audiobook! Being born into a culture that caters to men and where woman have no voice, Isabel witnesses this unfairness firsthand. She watches as her mother struggles with three young children after her husband abandons them, only to become dependent on other men. This becomes the driving force behind Isabel's determination to fight for the kind of life her mother never had and it branches out to her strong beliefs in feminism. As a young female journalist in the 1960's when feminism brought the strength of woman together, she felt comfortable in her own skin fighting for woman's issues and confirming how rising together can push boundaries towards change. With frankness she speaks of each of her marriages, briefly on the loss of a child, her ambitions to succeed as a female author, the value of her close friendships, her views on violence against woman, sexuality and gender equality. Feminism, of course, is always at the forefront! I am fascinated with Isabel's perspective and this book is a reflection of her rebellious spirit and wisdom that comes from the experiences of her long life. Through the pages she has a powerful and passionate voice. However, towards the end, there is a 'settling-in' to her words. A lovely sound of contentment as she speaks of her life as it exists now. I do plan to buy a physical copy of this well-written memoir so I can refer to it when I want to remember and revisit with accuracy the 'life journey' she took me on in less than four hours. And, even though I don't agree with all of her view-points, I highly recommend this memoir as a thought provoking read/listen!
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Words of wisdom
I've always enjoyed reading autobiographies. I enjoy getting an insight to the people I'm reading about as well as learning from the life lessons that they are sharing. The Soul of a Woman was a very interesting read and I learned a lot about the life of Allende as well as an in depth look and explanation of feminism from her point of view. Her life wasn't always easy but she was a strong girl who turned into a strong woman who stood up for herself and those around her. There is a lot to learn from reading The Soul of a Woman, in particular how we need to strive to be the best that we can be and to always go for what we want in life.
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Gorgeous!
Gorgeous! Inspiring! Insightful! Allende’s book written during covid quarantine dives into her life as a child and the people who influenced who she is today. So many passages I wrote down Including poems and quotes from others as well as just beautifully written sentences that only Allende can write. This is a slim stunner that is worth reading every word aloud. Lovely and powerful. Heartfelt thanks to Ballantine Books for the copy. I’m grateful.
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