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The Documentary Podcast
Women of the World
Apr 11, 2020
Acclaimed authors Isabel Allende and Edna O'Brien discuss finding love in later years, coping with isolation and Covid-19, and the power of literature in crisis. They delve into themes of displacement, grief, hope, starting new books, and the story of a Nigerian girl abducted by Boko Haram.
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- Isabel Allende explores themes of displacement and exile through her novel inspired by refugees from Chile in 1939.
- Allende's resilience after personal tragedy emphasizes embracing life with fearlessness and navigating challenges with patience.
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Exploring the Novel 'A Long Petal of the Sea' by Isabel Allende
Isabel Allende, a prominent writer, delves into her latest novel 'A Long Petal of the Sea,' inspired by refugees sent to Chile by Pablo Neruda in 1939. Propelled by a chance encounter with a passenger from the ship Winnipeg in Venezuela, Allende narrates a compelling love story amidst themes of displacement and exile. Through intertwining fact and fiction, she sheds light on the enduring impact of displaced individuals amid the global refugee crisis.
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