“Charming and entertaining.” — New York Times Book Review
“Isabel Allende [is] surely one of the most graceful and yet haunting writers alive.” — St. Louis Post-Dispatch
“Allende’s writing is beautifully descriptive, with eloquent turns of phrase and vivid metaphors.” — Boston Globe
“At every bend [Allende] delights us with unexpected humor.” — Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
“A delicious exploration.” — Orlando Sentinel
“Dazzling as a kaleidoscope: an artful tumbling and knocking that throws light and reveals strange depths.” — Kirkus Reviews
“Poignant … Allende’s keen intelligence and lively prose keep readers wishing for more.” — San Diego Union-Tribune
“Riveting in its frankness and compassion, … [Allende’s] account of why and how she became a writer is profoundly moving.” — Booklist
“A stunningly intimate memoir …. Allende is that rare writer whose understanding of story matches her mastery of language.” — Entertainment Weekly
“Intriguing elements of the author’s captivating history.” — Publishers Weekly