My Invented Country CD: A Nostalgic Journey Through Chile (Audiobook)

from BookConcierge

Audiobook narrated by Blair Brown 3.5*** In this memoir, Allende looks at her own family history as well as the history of her native country, Chile. She explores the social conventions, politics, natural terrain, geographical difficulties and advantages of this unique land. It's a story full o...

from schmechi

"Mein erfundenes Land" ist ein Buch über Chile, seine Menschen und deren Eigenheiten. Allende erzählt von persönlich Erlebten und bringt dem Leser in meist heiterer, fesselnder Form ihrem Geburtsland näher. Kaum ein Thema wird ausgespart, egal ob Geschichte, Politik, Gesellschaftliches oder die l...

from Alliebadger

A very interesting read. You DEFINITELY need to be in the right mood for this memoir. It's a little ramble-y at times, but Allende is such a good writer that I enjoyed being taken on her paths of memory. It also helps if you're an Allende fan and can understand how her life has influenced her wri...

from June6Bug

A slightly rambling, dryly witty reminiscence of childhood and family life in Chile--warm, funny, engaging, insightful, and delightful to read. I feel like I know some of Allende's relatives and would recognize them if I met them on the street. I can't wait to read more of her work.

from siri51

Lots about Chile and the Chilean people - while I have not met anyone from Chile, when I do, I will know they are typically serious, spiritual and don't dance much. Stopped reading towards the end with the complicated political history of Chile - sorry Isabel.