PALEWELL PRESS

The Hope We Still Hang Onto is a vivid and inspiring account of the author’s experiences while a political prisoner during the Pinochet era. The book has been translated into English by Barbara Mitchell.

It begins in 1981 with Arinda’s clandestine return to Chile from exile and her subsequent capture by the secret police. During her eight years in jail, she and her cell-mates learned to live together and continue the struggle from the inside. Despite the fragility of human bodies subjected to inhuman degradation, Arinda’s account shows how personal strength and solidarity among the female political prisoners played a crucial part in helping them survive.

The London launch is expected later before the end of 2025. You can place an advance order from this page for £12.00 plus postage.