Isola by Allegra Goodman Summary
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Marooned on a desolate Canadian island, Marguerite de la Rocque's true 16th-century survival story captivated Reese Witherspoon: "She even fights a bear!" Twenty years of research shaped this Kirkus Prize finalist that redefines female worth beyond mere survival.
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The Island That Became Her Crucible
Imagine being abandoned on a remote island with nothing but your wits to survive. For Marguerite, this nightmare becomes reality when her guardian, Jean-Francois de la Rocque de Roberval, maroons her on a desolate isle in the Gulf of Saint Lawrence. Her crime? Falling in love with Auguste Dupre, Roberval's secretary. This act of cruelty transforms a sheltered noblewoman into a survivor against impossible odds. Left with only Auguste and her nurse Damienne, Marguerite must create life from nothing on this harsh outcrop of rock and thin soil. The trio establishes a fragile existence-Auguste hunts birds and collects eggs, Damienne prepares meals, and Marguerite attempts to grow a garden despite the unforgiving terrain. "The garden will be mine, and I shall tend it," she insists, watching with joy as green shoots appear, only to wither in the July heat. Their island has moments of unexpected beauty: waves of liquid silver, mist clinging like white clouds, seabirds plunging headfirst into the sea with perfect faith. They debate names for their new home-Isle of Little Trees, Isle of Birds, Isle of Changes-settling into a rhythm of survival as summer wanes and autumn approaches.
When Love Blooms in Wilderness
The Deepest Isolation
Spiritual Reckoning
Rescue and Return
A New Purpose Emerges
The Enduring Power of Resilience
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"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
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