The Wind Knows My Name By Isabel Allende

 In Isabel Allende's national bestseller, "The Wind Knows My Name," the lives of Samuel Adler and Anita Díaz intersect across time and continents. In 1938 Vienna, Samuel escapes Nazi-occupied Austria on a Kindertransport, leaving his family behind. In 2019 Arizona, Anita and her mother flee danger in El Salvador but face separation upon arriving in the U.S.

As Samuel navigates a perilous journey alone, carrying only his violin and a change of clothes, Anita finds herself alone at a Nogales camp due to the family separation policy. Escaping her reality through the magical world of Azabahar, Anita seeks refuge in imagination. Meanwhile, social worker Selena Durán collaborates with a lawyer to reunite Anita with her mother.

The novel weaves past and present, exploring the sacrifices parents make and the resilience of children who dream despite unfathomable dangers. Allende's storytelling unfolds an emotionally satisfying narrative that delves into the kindness of strangers who become family. The characters' quests for home and family create a poignant tale that resonates with the universal themes of love, sacrifice, and the enduring power of dreams.

Set against the backdrop of historical events, "The Wind Knows My Name" serves as a timely and provocative exploration of war, immigration, and the human spirit's capacity for hope and resilience.

The novel offers a compelling testament to the enduring connections that bind individuals across time and space. 📚❤️