The Infinite Plan - Isabel Allende

The Infinite Plan

(Author: Isabel Allende)

From literary legend Isabel Allende comes an enthralling, deeply moving tale of one man’s search for love, belonging, and redemption, and his struggle to contend with the pain and deprivation that shaped his past.

Gregory Reeves is the son of an eccentric itinerant preacher who wanders the American West during the 1940s preaching "The Infinite Plan"—a bizarre divine theory for life. When his father falls ill, Gregory’s family settles in the rough, vibrant, Mexican-American barrio of East Los Angeles.

Coming of age as an outsider, Gregory navigates local gang violence, systemic prejudice, and severe poverty, while forming deep bonds with his best friend, his neighborhood mentor, and the woman he loves. Determined to break free from the barrio, he climbs through law school, serves in the trauma-ridden jungles of the Vietnam War, and achieves material success as a high-powered lawyer in San Francisco.

Yet, despite his wealth and professional triumphs, Gregory remains haunted by emotional isolation, failed marriages, and unhealed scars. To find true happiness, he must confront the shadows of his past and rewrite his own life's plan.

Richly detailed and sweeping in scope, The Infinite Plan is Isabel Allende’s remarkable first novel set entirely in the United States—a compelling story of resilience, identity, and the long journey toward self-discovery.

Key Features:

• Landmark Isabel Allende Novel: Her first work set in North America, demonstrating her incredible versatility as a world-class storyteller.

• Sweeping American Odyssey: Spans four decades of American history, from post-WWII Los Angeles and the Vietnam War to the social revolutions of 1960s and 70s California.

• Profound Character Study: Explores themes of immigration, assimilation, social class, trauma, redemption, and personal growth.

• High-Appeal Literary Fiction: Perfect for fans of multi-generational sagas, American social drama, and Allende’s acclaimed catalogue (The House of the Spirits, Inés of My Soul).