Critical Praise
"A stunningly intimate memoir …. Allende is that rare writer whose understanding of story matches her mastery of language."
——Entertainment Weekly
"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
