The Destiny Of Isabelle Eberhardt

by Cecily Mackworth

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Paperback

First published January 1, 1977

About the author

Cecily Joan Mackworth Donckier de Donceel Chaballes La Palice
aka
Cecily Mackworth

Reviews

[Chris · Rating 4 out of 5]

I found this book compelling because I'm interested in Africa as well as female explorers. Although it is a biography, I feel that the author took a lot "liberties" explaining how Isabelle was feeling and what she was thinking simply by "being in Isabelle's head". It was written in the 70's and I believe you need to read between the lines a bit.

Cecily Mackworth interwove much of the history of Algeria during the beginning of the 20th century into Isabelle's story, which is fascinating. If you are not particularly interested in Algerian history or female explorers, this probably isn't the book for you, however, if those subjects do interest you, I would recommend it.

[Aonarán · Rating 2 out of 5]

I'll probably read the rest of this someday, but I thought it would have been more from an anarchist perspective, not so much a woman-doing-great-powerful-things angle . . . pretty disappointing so far. I think there's a better bio out there somewhere.

[Allison Olson]

I love this book. Isabelle Eberhardt is such an inspiring person, everyone should know something about Isabelle. Please read this book, or research Isabelle Eberhardt.