Authors, professors, and readers on The Silence of the Volcano — a memoir of courage, resilience, and transformation.
"Reading this memoir has infused me with courage and a belief that we each have unbeatable resilience once shown how to use it. Empowered happiness, with steps specific to each life situation. A priceless gift."Tristine Rainer Author of The New Diary and Your Life as Story
A life-affirming tale — an amazingly honest work, an interwoven tapestry of personal and professional experience, full of tenderness and gentle humor. A fascinating, moving and vigorous book.Carlota Caulfield Author of A Mapmaker's Diary
This powerful memoir takes you deep into one woman's struggles and triumphs — a story of unearthing the courage to defy societal expectations and embrace one's true self. Prepare to be inspired and moved.Kirsten T. Saxton Author of The Passionate Fictions of Eliza Haywood
With unabashed candor, Almudena shares a life of courage, survival, loss, strength, and love. Her narrative voice captivates with its blend of gentleness and emotional depth.Susan Wang Computer Science Professor
A moving story of struggle, perseverance, and determination. Beautifully written — uplifting and powerful!The San Francisco Girls Book Club
This exceptional memoir leaves a lasting impact. Honest, vulnerable, and resilient storytelling — a must-read for anyone seeking an inspiring tale of triumph over adversity. A reminder of the incredible power within each of us to shape our own destinies.Naghmeh Nouri Esfahani Senior UX Researcher
From her early life in southern Spain to her move to the United States, she shares how she transformed through fire and honest reflection, becoming a relentless force — daughter, sister, friend, immigrant, wife, mother, student and teacher.Jennifer Diaz PayPal Software Engineer
Readers can feel themselves going on this journey with her as each chapter unfolds, relating to the people she writes about — silenced for so long, until now. This memoir is truly beautiful, captivating, and inspiring.Andrea Delgado Olson Executive Director of IndigiGenius
A story worth reading. Almudena's internal struggles and the many challenges she overcomes are a reminder of the power within us and the importance of our human connections. Conflict breaks or makes us.Banafsheh Salkhi Stay-at-home Mom
We shared the threads of being women of color in a male-dominated tech world, and mothers balancing demanding careers. Her tale of transcending a challenging childhood in Spain to earn a PhD at UC Berkeley is a testament to her determination and profound love of learning.Pamela R. Price Professor & Founder of PamTech Coding
To understand what this woman did, learned, accomplished and overcame is not just an inspiration — it's a blueprint for channeling trauma into perfect grace. So moving, engrossing, and honest.Trish Gaudoin Author
An extremely inspiring story that has given me courage to persevere through life's setbacks. The book beautifully captures the essence of perseverance, turning adversity into stepping stones toward an incredible life. Both moving and uplifting.Gunilla Eisenberg Business Owner, ISAALEX
Discover the memoir readers call honest, courageous, and unforgettable — and the Companion Journal that turns it into your own practice.