Isabel+Allende

= Isabel Allende  = ​Isabel Allende was born on August 2, 1942 in Lima, Peru. She is the goddaughter of Salvador Allende. She is a Chilean journalist and author who wrote in Chile until she was forced to move to Venezuela after the assassination, but after years of controversy in 2011 they an autopsy revealed it was a suicide, of her uncle in 1973. She became a prominent journalist writing for television and magazines in the 1960s and 1970s. Isabel has written over 20 books which sold over 65 million copies, her best selling books being, “the house of spirits” and “city of the beasts.” Her books have been translated into more than 35 different languages all around the world.

​Her writing started out as a letter to her grandfather who was dying back in Chile, into her first novel, “The House of the Spirits” this became a worldwide bestseller, and also launched her literary career. After many many novels Isabel finally wrote her first book called, “City of the beasts” in 2002. During her time of writing she has won many meaningful awards the most being when Barack Obama awarded Isabel with the Medal of Freedom. Allende stated that her inspiration to write and win those awards was her grandfather. She said they grew up with nothing but her grandfather always motivated her.

​Isabel got in a divorce with her husband of 27 years back in 2015 and she continues to write today but not as much as she used to because she is getting older. I have learned so much about how one thing can change your life. Like i said earlier in this article it all started as a letter to her grandfather, which became the start to a successful career as a writer. She has affected many people by her writing and will forever be a great writer and journalist.

By: Cassie Marino