Musings about Louisa May Alcott's Little Women and what might have been…
Jo’s Boys is a very close second favorite novel of mine of the Little Women series! Full of heroism, compassion, humor, redemption. An admittedly late post for the Louisa May Alcott Reading Challenge. Continue reading Little Women Reading Journal: Jo’s Boys (Part 4)
Much deeper appreciation for Little Men upon this re-read! Endearing moments of childhood, wrenching loss of love – and, inevitably, this line by Theodore Laurence: “It is sometimes the strong brave woman who stirs up the boy and makes a man of him.” An admittedly late post for the Louisa May Alcott Reading Challenge. Continue reading Little Women Reading Journal: Little Men (Part 3)
The courtship chapters…there are engagements, elopements, weddings, reunions, and grand plans. Plenty to laugh at, plenty to love, and plenty that unexpectedly broke my heart this time. Written for the Louisa May Alcott Reading Challenge. Continue reading Little Women Reading Journal: Good Wives (Part 2, Chapters 20-24)
These are perhaps the chapters that have elicited the strongest feelings…Grief, disappointment, confusion, and – yes, I’m one of those readers – a bit of outrage. Written for the Louisa May Alcott Reading Challenge. Continue reading Little Women Reading Journal: Good Wives (Part 2, Chapters 10-19)
I still prefer Little Women Part 1, but there are some real gems in Good Wives Part 2: Jo’s book, the fete, and that fiery conversation during Calls…Written for the Louisa May Alcott Reading Challenge. Continue reading Little Women Reading Journal: Good Wives (Part 2, Chapters 1-9)
I felt so much affinity with the March sisters this reading of Little Women Part 1…fear of losing loved ones, surprise gifts, delightful times with friends and family. Written for the Louisa May Alcott Reading Challenge. Continue reading Little Women Reading Journal: Little Women (Part 1, Chapters 15-23)
Reading journal on some of my favorite chapters in Little Women…Boating, games, castles, and getting published. Written for the Louisa May Alcott Reading Challenge. Continue reading Little Women Reading Journal: Little Women (Part 1, Chapters 11-14)
