Module 2 (Part 2): Little Women by Louisa May Alcott


Citation:
 
Alcott, L. M. (2012). Little women. London: Vintage Classics.

Summary:
Four “little women” are followed in this book from their teen years into their married (or almost married) life. This classic follows these women in their triumphs and failures, fad following and tradition bucking years. Through meeting and befriending neighbors, heartbreak and marriage the girls’ story is shared with little to wanted. 

My thoughts:
As an unashamed Jane Austen fan, this book hit me right in my sweet spot. Likeable characters, a bit of social commentary and a lot of love. I do not think many children would enjoy reading it, but I do think young adults and adults of all ages could appreciate the story for the forward thinking, loveable characters and the true depiction of life at its best and worst. 


Professional Review:
 
"One of the most beloved American classics is beautifully and eloquently brought to life in this recording filled with passion and spirit. Four sisters in 19th-century New England grow from little girls to respectable young women. Each sister carries unique hopes for her future, but Meg, Jo, Beth, and Amy learn that life often has other plans in store. Their coming-of-age stories are filled with hilarity, humility, friendship, heartbreak, and duty. Characters come alive with unique voices and mannerisms, flawlessly narrated by Susie Berneis. VERDICT This new recording of this time-honored novel is essential listening for fans of American literature."

Cataldi, E. (2015). Little Women. Library Journal. Retrieved from http://libproxy.library.unt.edu:3726/TitleDetail/DetailedView?hreciid=|52714293|43699340&mc=USA

How to use this in a library:

This would be great for a young adult (or even adult) book club read. Mix it in between a few more modern reads and the young adults may gain something from it. Watching the adaptation on the YouTube Channel Pemberly Digital, the march family letters, may add another look at it. (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1GoGcG1vpcM&list=PL_ePOdU-b3xf69PZcEbgxlviLrBhJ_cpp). Comparing this adaptation to the original can start a lively conversation with the differences of past and present, as well as the similarities

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