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Scribbles, Sorrows, and Russet Leather Boots

The Life of Louisa May Alcott

by Liz Rosenberg
Diana Sudyka
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Moody and restless, teenage Louisa longed for freedom. Faced with the expectations of her loving but hapless family, the Alcotts, and of nineteenth-century New England society, she struggled to find her place. On long meandering runs through the woods behind Orchard House, she thought about a future where she could write and think and dream. Undaunted by periods of abject poverty and enriched by friendships with some of the greatest minds of her time and place, she was determined to have this future, no matter the cost. Drawing on the surviving journals and letters of Louisa May Alcott and her family and friends, author and poet Liz Rosenberg reunites the beloved author of Little Women with her most ardent fans. In this warm and sometimes heartbreaking biography, Rosenberg delves deep into the oftentimes secretive life of a woman who was ahead of her time, imbued with social conscience, and always moving toward her future with a determination that would bring her fame, tragedy, and the realization of her biggest dreams.

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    November 30, 2021

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      • ISBN: 9781666528855
      • File size: 369417 KB
      • Duration: 12:49:37

  • Languages

    • English

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    • AudioFile Magazine
      Narrator Wendy Tremont King chronicles the life of Louisa May Alcott, with all its trials, successes, and failures. Her family struggled to make ends meet throughout her childhood. As a result, she was determined to make a living herself one day. She finally succeeds with her most famous work, LITTLE WOMEN. Alcott's first book often reflects her own life, especially when it comes to the main characters, who were based on herself and her sisters. King's slow pacing and frequently misplaced emphasis throughout the narration make for a difficult listening experience at times. Still, Alcott's fans may enjoy this biographical work of the famous author, who has undoubtedly had a major influence on children's literature. M.D. © AudioFile 2022, Portland, Maine

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