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Becoming Little Women: Louisa May at Fruitlands

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I read everything I can get my hands on about Louisa May Alcott, even books for children (after all, it was a children's book that began my interest in all things Alcott). I was fascinated by the idea of a children's book that covered the Fruitlands era - how could anyone explain that strange time in Louisa's life in a way that children would understand? I believe that the author did an excellent job of presenting the story, the pathos, and the philosophy behind Fruitlands in a very effective way. I enjoyed the way that she fleshed out certain characters who had never been fleshed out before (most notably William Lane, the poor unfortunate son of Charles Lane, the mastermind with Bronson Alcott behind the Fruitlands experiment). Fruitlands presented some pretty intense adult themes such as the possibility of Louisa's parents separating. This was done quite well. The story drew me in to the historical period and I felt like I was living it.

I had one quibble with the book, a very minor story line that to me was too "current day", and frankly, a little too grown-up for the age range this book was geared towards.

I would recommend this book to anyone who is interested in more about Louisa May Alcott than just Little Women.

This book isn't worth reading at all. It got me frusterated the way they talk, the way they think. At times, the book was ok, but not really. Read something else. Anything else. If your obsessed w/ Little Women, then this will probably teach u a little bit more about it, but don't count on it. Don't spend your time or money on this book.

~Atalanta