An intricate exploration of survival, family, and the magic of dreams from the New York Times bestselling author.
From the celebrated pen of the bestselling author Isabel Allende, known for titles such as A Long Petal of the Sea and Violeta, emerges a novel that charts the tumultuous paths of two young characters navigating the challenges of war, migration, and separation. “The Wind Knows My Name” has been hailed as a national bestseller and a poignant reflection on the harrowing journeys faced by countless children throughout history.
People magazine captures the essence of the story: “The lives of a Jewish boy escaping Nazi-occupied Europe and a mother and daughter fleeing twenty-first-century El Salvador intersect in this ambitious, intricate novel about war and immigration.”
Set against the backdrop of Vienna in 1938, readers are introduced to Samuel Adler. At a tender age of five, his life is upended during Kristallnacht when he loses his family and all they held dear. Amidst the growing dangers of Nazi-occupied Austria, Samuel finds himself on a Kindertransport train to England, clutching only his beloved violin.
Fast forward to Arizona in 2019, where Anita Díaz and her mother flee the looming threats of El Salvador, hoping to find solace in the United States. Their dreams are abruptly shattered by the new family separation policy, plunging young Anita into the lonely world of a camp in Nogales. However, she finds solace in Azabahar, a dreamlike realm where her imagination knows no bounds.
Their stories converge through Selena Durán, a determined social worker who embarks on a mission to reunite Anita with her mother, leaning on the expertise of a formidable lawyer.
NPR lauds Allende’s unique narrative voice: “Allende’s storytelling walks a lyrical romanticism on roads imposed by social and political turmoil.”
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Born in Peru and raised in Chile, Isabel Allende is the author of a number of bestselling and critically acclaimed books, including Violeta, A Long Petal of the Sea, The House of the Spirits, Of Love and Shadows, Eva Luna, and Paula. Her books have been translated into more than forty-two languages and have sold more than seventy-four million copies worldwide. She resides in California.
“The Wind Knows My Name” is more than a story. It is a homage to the indomitable spirit of children who traverse wars, borders, and unimaginable adversities, armed with nothing but dreams and hope.
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captivating journey through the author’s imaginative landscape, where every page unfolds a new realm of possibilities.
An intellectual masterpiece that seamlessly weaves intricate ideas into a compelling narrative – a true feast for the curious minds.