An anthology of essays on life and works of this renowned author by leading scholars in the field of Latin American literature.The volume focuses on the writer's marvelous ability for storytelling, which is the secret of her success, dealing particularly with the hidden stories of women's lives.Isabel Allende is the most popular living woman writer. Her major books have been translated into nearly 30 languages and have sold millions of copies worldwide. She started her writing career as a journalist, editor, and columnist for important publications in Chile. She has been a guest teacher at major universities in the U.S. where she now resides.