Isabel Allende: "Island Beneath the Sea"
http://thedianerehmshow.org/shows/2010-05-05/isabel-allende-island-beneath-sea
Isabelle Allende
Courtesy of Harper Collins
Isabel Allende discusses why she chose slavery as the subject of her new historical novel. It's the story of an orphaned mulatta who travels from pre-revolutionary Haiti to French-controlled New Orleans and her quest for freedom.
Guests
Isabel Allende
author of nine novels, a collection of stories, four memoirs and a trilogy of children's novels.
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Hola Isabel,
Do you mind commenting on the human earthquake in Chile triggered by the revelations about priestly misconduct?
Ms. Allende,,,,I am so enjoying your wonderful discription of your new book,,,I will have to go and pick up each of your books and get reading,,,I have read only one so far,,,,,,this discussion is so engaging ,,your words ring so true,,,,,,I must read more of your work,,,,I feel that the research for these books must be fascinating,,,,,,,Thank you so much,,,,,,,Ellen in Mass....
Isabel,
I have read your work for over 25 years. Each book a treasure !
I grieved as I read your memoirs about your daughter Paula. As a result,
I cherish each day with my 16 yr old, Leah. Thank you for humor, such an
important element of your work. I look forward to reading Island Beneath
the Sea !
Thank you!
Your splendid book about Zorro also contained a lot of information about New Orleans during the time of slavery.
This was a wonderful interview. I am trying to learn Spanish and looking for ways to stay motivated. My goal is to read your books in their original language. Thank you.
I just heard the rebroadcast of this episode. I usually have very little appreciation for art or journalism. However, listening to Isabel Allende describing her vision of Zarite made me emotional. I'm going to get this book right now.
Thank you.
Dear Ms. Rehm and Ms. Allende:
I want to recommend a wonderful book about enslaved Africans and their trip across the Atlantic to Haiti and South America, titled (in English) Chango, the Biggest Badass. I can't remember the original Spanish name of the book or the name of the South American author right now, but it was recently translated into English. His description of the Africans' religion and the way it made them respond to their experiences is the most beautiful and harrowing thing I think I have ever read! Please read it.