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St. James Place. Jo inspired me to write St.
Reading it was a life altering experience. Even though I am 62 now, I still remember how Jo gave me the desire to be a writer with a passion that still burns today. When I was in the 7th grade, my mother gave me Little Women for Mother's Day from my dolls (yes, I still played with dolls in the 7th grade).
I ended up having 4 daughters myself, daughters whom my family refers to as my "Little Women." One of my girls even calls me "Marmee.". James Place I remember reading parts of it to my mother in the kitchen while she was cooking dinner.
When Beth died, tears poured down my mother's face and into the stew.
I also wasn't caught up in the plot and found it easy to walk away from the book for days at a time.I would still recommend this novel as it gives a glimpse into another time and is an important piece of classic literature, but just don't expect it to be too riveting. This brings us to the difficulty in reviewing, as book critics, schoolteachers, and children the world over disagree with me.The writing is beautiful with descriptions of the girls, their home, and their lives.but I didn't really relate to any of the characters, even Beth or Jo, which would be the two most memorable of all the girls. How to review a beloved classic such as Little Women. I have been considering this question since finishing the book a few days ago.Hailed as one of the best books written for children, Little Women has stood the test of time and is still read by many today, clearing showing that most love this book.however, I did not enjoy it that much.
I recommend this book to every young girl to read and soak up it's good morals, Christian wisdom and thrill of adventure in the world of the March family. This was one of those books that I hated to see end.but the "Little Men" and "Jo's Boys" brought us to some closure.
Now all I have to do is make some hot coco, grab a blanket, curl up in my bed and travel back to the 1900's and visit the March Women. On a good note though I did recieve them two days earlier then what I was suppose to. I just recieved this treasured book from my childhood along with Little Men and Jo's Boys and now I am in the Christmas spirit. Even though the books came just a little banged up I am not going to return them because then who knows when I will get the replacements.
It's also a winner if you are just looking for a great story to fall in love with and enjoy for years to come, this is a rare gem that will be more than worth the price. I must have read this book a dozen times before I graduated from junior high, but it is still a favorite of mine. In fact I am beginning to read it again even now. I can't recommend this book strongly enough. Even after first reading it 15 years or re-reading it, I still cry when Beth dies, laugh when the sisters write and star in their own plays and pull for Jo as she makes a way for herself in a man's world. If you are looking for a perfect gift for a daughter or sister this rich story of the relationships between these young women is without a doubt a solid choice.
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