Notes from the Bottom of the World

In 1972 a California woman follows her boyfriend to his native Chile and never returns. In these heartfelt personal essays, Adam attempts to balance the sense of loss (of family, friends, and homeland) that followed with sparks of pleasure and satisfaction in her Chilean life, while exploring how her American past and move to Chile have shaped her life and enriched her world view.

In 1972, o femeie din California isi urmeaza iubitul in Chile natal si nu se mai intoarce niciodata. In aceste eseuri personale sincere, Adam incearca sa echilibreze sentimentul de pierdere (de familie, prieteni si patrie) care a urmat cu scantei de placere si satisfactie in viata ei chiliana, in timp ce exploreaza modul in care trecutul ei american si mutarea in Chile i-au modelat viata. si si-a imbogatit viziunea asupra lumii.