Critical Praise
"Dazzling as a kaleidoscope: an artful tumbling and knocking that throws light and reveals strange depths."
——Kirkus Reviews
"Riveting in its frankness and compassion, … [Allende's] account of why and how she became a writer is profoundly moving."
——Booklist
"Intriguing elements of the author's captivating history."
——Publishers Weekly
"A stunningly intimate memoir …. Allende is that rare writer whose understanding of story matches her mastery of language."
——Entertainment Weekly