The Sum of Our Days

A Memoir

The author shares an intimate and candid memoir chronicling the life of her eccentric extended family and her own experiences following the death of her daughter Paula. Written in the form of daily letters to her mother, the book explores themes of motherhood, grief, aging, and survival. It offers an unfiltered look at the chaotic and loving bonds that define her household in California.

by Isabel Allende

Editorial Sudamericana · First published 2007 · 361 pages