The Soul Of A Woman

“When I say that I was a feminist in kindergarten, I am not exaggerating,” begins Isabel Allende, who, inspired by her mother’s resilience after being abandoned with three children, became a fierce and defiant girl determined to fight for the life her mother couldn’t have. Coming of age in the late 1960s, Allende embraced the second wave of feminism among like-minded female journalists, learning to write boldly about women’s issues. Over three passionate marriages, she discovered how to grow as a woman while in a partnership, when to step away, and the rewards of embracing her sexuality. Today, she reflects on what feeds the soul of feminists—and all women: safety, respect, peace, independence, connection, control over one’s body, and love—and urges that much work remains. With this book, Allende hopes to “light the torches of our daughters and granddaughters,” inspiring them to continue the unfinished work of past generations.