When I moved to Boston last year I set a goal to read the book, Little Women. For me this was a lofty goal, I'm a very thorough, painstakingly slow reader. I usually read about two books a year and they have to be less than 350 pages (Little Women is 670 pages). Nevertheless, living in Boston inspired me to try and read this American Novel; not to mention my ten year old daughter plowed through it in less than two weeks (Dad's genes). While in Boston, we visited the Orchard House (where Louisa May Alcott lived) but this hands-on experience didn't help my reading. I made it only through the first few chapters of the book. But, having started the book I felt a connection to it because of the four daughters (I am one of four daughters and I have four daughters). Mrs. March made me feel like a slacker mom every once and a while but I didn't let that get me down too much. So, I kept the book handy but never really delved into it until I made a trip to the States by myself. I missed my connecting flight in San Francisco and ended up staying overnight there. The book was my sole companion. On my flight home to Seoul I was crying so hard while I read that I had a few passengers wondering if I was okay. The book is one of the sweetest tributes to womanhood and sisterly companionship that I have ever read. I give it five stars!
Sunday, August 17, 2008
Little Women
When I moved to Boston last year I set a goal to read the book, Little Women. For me this was a lofty goal, I'm a very thorough, painstakingly slow reader. I usually read about two books a year and they have to be less than 350 pages (Little Women is 670 pages). Nevertheless, living in Boston inspired me to try and read this American Novel; not to mention my ten year old daughter plowed through it in less than two weeks (Dad's genes). While in Boston, we visited the Orchard House (where Louisa May Alcott lived) but this hands-on experience didn't help my reading. I made it only through the first few chapters of the book. But, having started the book I felt a connection to it because of the four daughters (I am one of four daughters and I have four daughters). Mrs. March made me feel like a slacker mom every once and a while but I didn't let that get me down too much. So, I kept the book handy but never really delved into it until I made a trip to the States by myself. I missed my connecting flight in San Francisco and ended up staying overnight there. The book was my sole companion. On my flight home to Seoul I was crying so hard while I read that I had a few passengers wondering if I was okay. The book is one of the sweetest tributes to womanhood and sisterly companionship that I have ever read. I give it five stars!
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I have never read the book. You made it sound worth reading. Guess I will give it a try. It has to be more inspiring then "Edward and Bella". Then again what book isn't?
Five stars as well here! I'm sorry I told you the ending.
I love Little Women. You're right about the mom--somewhat of an airhead--disconnected. Maybe that was her way of surviving--we all have our individual ways to cope with what life throws our way. I'm glad you finally got through it! Now what about Bella and Edward? Believe me, you don't want to know!
I love this book! I give it five stars too! I'm glad you liked it. As for Edward and Bella! DO NOT ASK!
I just read Little Women a few months ago, and I have to agree that it is one of my fav books ever!
Okay, now I want to read it. N
My favorite thing to do in the whole world is to read a great book. I'm glad you loved it!
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