Isabel Allende: It would be terrible for the United States, and for humanity, if Trump were to be elected president again'

Perla: The Mighty Dog was inspired by Allende's dog's courage during an attack. The story features a boy and his rescued dog facing challenges together.

The book is a result of Allende's close interactions with a young neighbor who loves books. Those moments turned into inspiration for a children's story.

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