The beloved author left Chile at a time of great turmoil and has longed for the nation of her youth ever since.
May 2025
'The Interview': Isabel Allende Understands How Fear Changes a Society
At 82, Isabel Allende is one of the world’s most beloved and best-selling Spanish-language authors. Her work has been translated into more than 40 languages, and 80 million copies of her books have been sold around the world. That’s a lot of books.Allende’s newest novel, “My Name ... Show More
42m 1s
Sep 2024
From great loss, a great freedom, by Isabel Allende
Best-selling author Isabel Allende has led an extraordinary life marked by moments of tragic loss. A coup in her home country of Chile forces her family into exile, and an unexpected illness takes away one of the most important people in her life. And yet, at 80 years old, Isabel ... Show More
42m 29s
Jul 2024
Is One Third of Venezuela’s Population About to Flee?
For years, Venezuelans have been living through one of the most severe economic collapses in modern history — one that has caused millions to flee the country. But this weekend, an election is offering many a real hope for change.Julie Turkewitz, the Andes bureau chief for The Ti ... Show More
23m 53s