Take a photo of a barcode or cover
misajane79 's review for:
Eden's Outcasts: The Story of Louisa May Alcott and Her Father
by John Matteson
for January book club. . .
As someone who has been an Alcott fan for many years and who has now visited Orchard House twice, the broad outlines of Louisa and her father's life were well-known. But that doesn't mean there wasn't much to discover in this biography.
Matteson masterfully weaves together the stories of the Alcott family. Though the focus is certainly on Bronson and Louisa, there were stunning portraits of the rest of the family, in particular, Abba May Alcott. Bronson must have been an extraoridinarily frustrating man to live with, and yet, Louisa would not have been half the woman she became without these struggles.
Highly, highly recommended. I certainly have newfound respect for Louisa's work and am looking forward to our upcoming discussion.
As someone who has been an Alcott fan for many years and who has now visited Orchard House twice, the broad outlines of Louisa and her father's life were well-known. But that doesn't mean there wasn't much to discover in this biography.
Matteson masterfully weaves together the stories of the Alcott family. Though the focus is certainly on Bronson and Louisa, there were stunning portraits of the rest of the family, in particular, Abba May Alcott. Bronson must have been an extraoridinarily frustrating man to live with, and yet, Louisa would not have been half the woman she became without these struggles.
Highly, highly recommended. I certainly have newfound respect for Louisa's work and am looking forward to our upcoming discussion.