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Author Isabel Allende on anti-immigrant rhetoric, book banning, and women’s rights

Editores | 09/04/2024 20:07 | CULTURE AND SOCIETY
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An article from NBC News presented a comprehensive approach to the life and thought of renowned writer Isabel Allende, based on an interview broadcast by Noticias Telemundo highlighting her perspectives on immigration, literature, women's rights, and personal challenges. The 81-year-old author reflects on her journey from the early days of her career to the contemporary challenges she faces.


The article begins by describing Allende's morning routine, revealing her dedication to the craft of writing and her ability to create imaginary worlds that captivate millions of readers around the world. She then shares her views on a variety of topics, including her views on immigration, based on her own experience as a political refugee from Chile.


Allende highlights the importance of solidarity and expresses concerns about the rise of anti-immigrant sentiment, not only in the United States but globally. She emphasizes the need for policies that recognize the contributions of immigrants to societies.


In addition, Allende tackles social issues such as women's rights and literary censorship, sharing her own experience with the banning of her books in some schools. She also discusses the importance of education and the ongoing fight for women's rights.


The publication further highlights Allende's commitment to children's book writing and her optimism about the future of literature, despite the challenges posed by the digital age. Allende reflects on her future literary ambitions and closes with a humorous note about her plans to write an erotic novel:


“I always said I wanted to write an erotic novel, but as long as my mother was alive, I couldn’t do it. And my mom lived to be 98”, Allende said, laughing. “So by the time I was free to do it, I no longer had the hormones, and frankly, the topic doesn’t interest me that much now”.

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