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Isabel Allende. 1942-Present Day By: Ana Del Prete. Birth. Isabel Allende was born on August 2, 1942. Her birthplace was Lima, Peru. Isabel’s parents are Francisca Llona Barros and her husband, diplomat Tomás Allende. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Isabel_Allende.
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Isabel Allende 1942-Present Day By: Ana Del Prete
Birth • Isabel Allende was born on August 2, 1942. • Her birthplace was Lima, Peru. • Isabel’s parents are Francisca Llona Barros and her husband, diplomat Tomás Allende. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Isabel_Allende
This is Isabel (left) with her mother, Francisca Llona Barros , and sister.
Early Occupation • From 1959-1965 Isabel works for the FAO (Food and Agriculture Organization) of the United Nations in Santiago. • This organization helps to provide food to those in need. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Isabel_Allende
Marriage • Isabel marries Miguel Frías in 1962. http://www.isabelallende.com/roots_timeline_001.htm
Children • In 1963, her daughter, Paula is born. • In 1966, her son, Nicolas is born. http://www.isabelallende.com/roots_timeline_001.htm
Her son, Nicolas. Her daughter, Paula.
Early Career • In 1967-1974, Isabel writes for the magazine Paula. • In addition to writing for the magazine, Isabel forms part of the first ever editorial team. • Isabel was in charge of a humorous column called “The impertinents” and she writes feminist articles. http://www.isabelallende.com/roots_timeline_001.htm
Television Career • From 1970-1975, Isabel works for both channel 7 and channel 13 while she is in Santiago. • Isabel had a humorous program. • She also had a program for interviews. • Her shows were highly popular. http://www.isabelallende.com/roots_timeline_001.htm
This is Isabel as a young lady, around the time that she was on television.
First Book • In 1982, Isabel Allende published her very first book, The House of Spirits. • This book was inspired by her grandfather ‘s death in 1981. • She worked on the manuscript for the book for a year and then it was published, a huge hit. http://www.isabelallende.com/roots_timeline_001.htm
This is Isabel Allende’s first book, The House of The Spirits.
Popular Books • Books written by Isabel Allende (the most popular) are: • The House of the Spirits • Daughter of Fortune • Eva Luna • Portrait in Sepia • Paula • Zorro • Of Love and Shadows • The Stories of Eva Luna • City of the Beasts • Ines del Alma Mia • The Infinite Plan • Aphrodite: A Memoir of the Senses • My Invented Country: A Memoir • Kingdom of the Golden Dragon • Forest of the Pygmies • The Sum of Our Days: A Memoir • Isabel Allende’s writing career started in 1982, and she is still writing today. • http://www.librarything.com/author/allendeisabel
The End!! • Isabel Allende is still alive and well today. She is a well loved author and everyone loves her. • Thanks for watching