Pilar Sordo facts for kids
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Pilar Sordo
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Pilar Sordo in 2011
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María del Pilar Sordo Martínez
22 October 1965 Temuco, Chile
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| Alma mater | Diego Portales University |
| Occupation | Psychologist, columnist, lecturer |
| Spouse(s) | Juan Fabri (2013–present) |
| Partner(s) | Óscar Letelier González (2007–2009) |
| Children | Cristián, Nicole |
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María del Pilar Sordo Martínez (born October 22, 1965) is a well-known psychologist, writer, and speaker from Chile. A psychologist is a professional who studies how people think, feel, and behave.
Pilar Sordo is famous for her books and talks about how people can improve their lives and relationships. Her work is often called "personal development," which means it helps people grow and become better versions of themselves. She studies how people interact with each other and shares her findings in an easy-to-understand way.
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Life Story
Pilar Sordo was born in the city of Temuco, Chile. She lived there until she was 15 years old. Her family then moved to Viña del Mar. A few years later, she moved to Santiago, the capital of Chile, to study psychology at Diego Portales University.
After finishing her studies, she moved back to Viña del Mar. She had two children, Cristián and Nicole. Pilar focused on her work as a psychologist, leading workshops at schools and hospitals. The things she learned from these workshops gave her the ideas for the popular books and talks she would later create.
Helping Others
Pilar Sordo also runs the CáncerVida Foundation. This organization helps patients with lung and pancreatic cancer. She started it in memory of her partner, Óscar Letelier González, who passed away from cancer in 2009.
Writing and Speaking Style
Pilar Sordo is known for observing and talking about how people behave in different countries in Latin America. She uses everyday language so that everyone can understand her ideas.
In her work, she often uses her own life experiences to explore topics, study them, and share what she has learned. Her books and talks often focus on important subjects like family life and getting along with others.
Books by Pilar Sordo
Pilar Sordo has written many popular books. Here are some of them:
- 2005, ¡Viva la diferencia! (Long Live the Difference!), Planeta, ISBN: 9789562475976
- 2007, Con el Coco en el diván (With Coco on the Couch), with Coco Legrand, ISBN: 9789568601072
- 2009, No quiero crecer (I Don't Want to Grow Up), Planeta, ISBN: 9789562475990
- 2012, Bienvenido dolor (Welcome, Pain), Planeta, ISBN: 9789562476010
- 2014, No quiero envejecer (I Don't Want to Get Old), Planeta, ISBN: 9789562477987
- 2016, Oídos sordos (Deaf Ears), Planeta, ISBN: 9789563600803
- 2017, Educar para sentir, sentir para educar (Educate to Feel, Feel to Educate), Planeta, ISBN: 9789563604023
Awards and Honors
Pilar Sordo has received many awards for her work.
- She was chosen as one of the 100 women leaders of Chile in 2006, 2007, 2010, and 2013.
- In 2007, she was named Woman of the Year by the newspaper El Observador.
- She received the Atrevidas Award in Argentina in 2010.
- She was given the Alberto Hurtado Award in 2010.
- The San Juan de Dios Hospital in Santiago honored her as an Outstanding Woman in 2010 and 2011.
- In 2016, she won the Golden Book Award in Uruguay for her book Oídos sordos.
- She is considered one of the 21 most influential people in Chile.
See also
In Spanish: Pilar Sordo para niños
