Paula

Interesting Facts

• The book «Paula» was written by Isabel Allende as a letter to her daughter Paula, who was in a coma.
• The work combines autobiographical elements and family chronicles, making it very personal and emotional.
• Isabel Allende began writing this book in 1991 when her daughter fell ill with porphyria and slipped into a coma.
• The book not only tells the story of Paula's life but also covers the history of the Allende family, including political events in Chile.
• «Paula» became one of Isabel Allende's most renowned and touching books, receiving acclaim from both readers and critics.