Bloomsbury Paula: An Intimate Memoir of Love, Loss, and Resilience - Paperback

In December 1991, Isabel Allende's daughter Paula fell into a coma. This profound memoir, written by Allende at her daughter's bedside, is a testament to a mother's love, weaving together a deeply personal family history with a poignant letter intended for Paula. It offers an extraordinary blend of memory and reflection, transporting readers to Allende's childhood, her early career, and the tumultuous political landscape of 1970s Chile.

A Journey Through Memory and Resilience:

• A deeply moving account of parenthood, loss, and grief.
• Explores the breakdown of a country alongside personal struggles.
• An emotionally charged and spellbinding narrative from an exceptional writer.

Specifications:

• Author: Isabel Allende
• Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
• Publication Date: September 10, 2026
• Language: English
• Print Length: 480 pages
• Binding: Paperback
• Dimensions: 12.6 x 3.2 x 19.6 cm
• Weight: 330 g
• ISBN-10: 1526692899
• ISBN-13: 978-1526692894
• EAN: 9781526692894
• Release Date: 10 Sep 2026

This unique narrative, hailed by the New York Times as 'Allende's best work to date,' offers a powerful exploration of the human spirit in the face of adversity.