“Feminism is dated? Yes, for privileged women like my daughter and all of us here today, but not for most of our sisters in the rest of the world who are still forced into premature marriage, prostitution, forced labor - they have children that they don't want or they cannot feed.”

Chilean novelist and memoirist, Isabel Allende is best known for her sweeping, family-centric narratives that blend magic realism with political and social commentary. Her work often explores themes of resilience, memory, and the bonds between generations, earning her a global readership and critical acclaim.