Book excerpt: "The Wind Knows My Name" by Isabel Allende

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New York Times bestselling author Isabel Allende is renowned for such classic works of fiction as "The House of the Spirits," "Eva Luna" and "A Long Petal of the Sea." The Chilean-born writer's latest novel, "The Wind Knows My Name" (Ballantine Books), draws parallels between Jewish children sent to safety by their families during World War II, and Latin American children separated from their parents while trying to cross into the United States.

Read the excerpt below, and don't miss Rita Braver's interview with Isabel Allende on "CBS News Sunday Morning" May 28!