by Louisa Mayy Alcott
This book is part of our consiousness. Every person should at least have heard of it. The plot is very simple. It is how four sisters grow from childhood to adulthood. Most of all it focuses on Jo, whose dreams seem too big for her realities. She wants to be a writer, an actor, something creative that will make the worls notice her. Under the loving care of a watchful Marmee, all the girls learn who they really are and how to find what they want in life.
This book is part of our consiousness. Every person should at least have heard of it. The plot is very simple. It is how four sisters grow from childhood to adulthood. Most of all it focuses on Jo, whose dreams seem too big for her realities. She wants to be a writer, an actor, something creative that will make the worls notice her. Under the loving care of a watchful Marmee, all the girls learn who they really are and how to find what they want in life.What I Love About this Book
There are so many coming of age stories out there, but what makes this one special is that it is 4 girls coming of age. I think every girl can latch onto one or two of the main characters. The sisters are so different and want entirely different lives, yet are bound together in love. I think the fact that Louisa May Alcot wrote from her own life gives this book power. I found myself in these pages constantly and still do sometimes. There is humor and there is tragedy. I love that every crisis is met with faith and love. This book doesn't pull punches on how hard life can be, it just reminds us of the light at the end of the tunnel
Cautions
This book was writen during Civil War times. The war is alluded to, but never really discussed. Transendentalism and temperence are also mentioned and it's helpful to have a knowledge of those concepts. The book does not focus on religion, but it does mention it in a positive light, showing both Protestent and Catholic faith at its' heart
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