Born in Germantown, Nov 29, 1832 - Died Mar 6, 1888, just 4 days after her father had died. Winner of the 1934 John Newbery award, this is the biography of author Louisa May Alcott, a young woman, who based her works on her very own family members and life, such as in her most popular novel, Little Women. Henry David Thoreau and Ralph Waldo Emerson were family friends and at one time, Louisa actually serenaded Mr. Emerson, in German.
QUOTE FROM BACK COVER of this edition: Every reader of Little Woman and Little Men asks: ''Were Meg, Beth, Amy and Jo real? Was there a Laurie? Were there pillow fights on Saturday night? In this book, Cornelia Meigs tells the real story behind the famous characters -- the poor-as-church-mice Alcotts, and the real Louisa who vowed to give the beloved members of her family, what each so sorely needed. A truer-than-fiction account of a remarkable family and a courageous girl.
AMAZON CUSTOMER Review, ''Zoe's Human,'' ... really liked it'' (August 18, 2017): I wish I had read this when I was younger. It's a bit sanitized for my adult mind. Nevertheless, as a long-time fan of Little Women and an admirer of Louisa May Alcott, it was a pleasure to read. I enjoyed seeing which parts of one of my favorite books stemmed from real life. I also learned some interesting facts about Ms. Alcott which only served to increase my admiration. If you have a lover of Little Women in your home, this would be a great book for them. Especially if you're trying to encourage a little reader to branch out into non-fiction.
AMAZON CUSTOMER Review, ''Jessica,'' thought it was ''ok.'' '' I am thankful that I read Little Women before reading this biography. So much of Alcott's personal life went into her novel. And so much of the resonance of this biography depends on familiarity with her work. This is not a balanced and academic study of the life of a young author and her influences; this is a hagiography. While often described as "invincible" and "determined," Alcott's jobs were all very short-lived, similar to her father, who Meigs also paints in an overly flattering light. They were both idealistic dreamers who were not willing to compromise their ideas for something as base as steady income. Growing up surrounded by Emerson, Thoreau, and Hawthorne, it is little surprise that Alcott was able to channel this privilege into a profitable writing career. While flawed as a biography, this book is quite readable and pleasant. Fans of Little Women are likely to enjoy this peak behind the pages. And they are likely to forgive the florid writing style.''
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