Why should Isabel Allende's literary works be studied in college? Isabel Allende is a writer who offers the reader a different writing style. Isabel has had experiences that no other writer has had. Isabel was able to use her imagination to tell her personal life in a way that was appealing to the reader. Isabel is a Chilean born in Peru. When asked about her childhood, she described it as “absolutely miserable”; even though her childhood was "unhappy", she managed to assert herself and became one of the most influential Latin American writers (Bertodano). Isabel's literary works have the power to inspire and teach college students a different writing style and culture. Isabel's past is full of tragedy and sadness due to her family's ties to the Chilean government. Isabel traveled to Chile with her mother after her parents divorced. Isabel's life improved significantly after she married and gained a reputation as a successful journalist. Everything changed after her uncle, Chilean President Salvador Allende, was killed. The persecution of Salvador's family and friends led to the "creation" of Isabel Allende. Isabel's first book "The House of the Spirits" became a worldwide bestseller. Isabel had to overcome many obstacles living in Venezuela. Isabel managed to emerge from her exile. Isabel was able to write “The House of the Spirits” thanks to her grandfather who she could not see, due to his exile. Allende's grandfather was dying. Isabel started writing a letter to her “dad” knowing he wouldn't read it Isabel said "I think about writing fiction but I don't" This sums up how Isabel's writing style has a different approach to literature. She uses something that is more realistic and appealing... middle of paper.... ..the books are vivid stories of what she had to go through to get to where she wanted to be. Students would benefit from Isabel's willingness to overcome whatever obstacles stood in her way to success. The House of Spirits gave Isabel "freedom". In his first novel, he expresses his dislike for dictatorship. Chile split when Augusto Pinochet came to power. Overall, Isabel's stories are unique, because they reveal what countries like Chile go through when they overthrow the president are relatable; she is not the only one who left Chile. Isabel wrote tragic stories about her life that leave the reader grateful and elated (qtd. in "Paula"). in today's society, Chilean culture and a different approach to literature.