"Feeding on Dreams: Confessions of an Unrepentant Exile" is a memoir written by Ariel Dorfman, a Chilean-American author, playwright, essayist, and human rights activist. The book delves into Dorfman's personal experiences as an exile, exploring themes of identity, displacement, political activism, and the impact of authoritarian regimes on individuals and societies. Dorfman's life was profoundly affected by the 1973 military coup in Chile, which ousted President Salvador Allende and brought General Augusto Pinochet to power. As a supporter of Allende's socialist government, Dorfman faced persecution and was forced into exile. He lived in various countries, including the United States, during his years of exile. In "Feeding on Dreams," Dorfman reflects on his journey as an exile, grappling with questions of belonging and the loss of his homeland. He also examines the broader implications of exile, exploring how it shapes one's sense of self and one's understanding of power and justice. Throughout the memoir, Dorfman weaves together personal anecdotes, political analysis, and reflections on literature and culture. The title, "Feeding on Dreams," suggests the sustenance and inspiration that dreams provide in the face of adversity, as well as the ways in which dreams can be both nourishing and elusive in the context of exile. Overall, "Feeding on Dreams: Confessions of an Unrepentant Exile" offers a poignant and thought-provoking exploration of the complexities of exile and the resilience of the human spirit in the face of political upheaval and personal loss.
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