The Other Alcott
- Authors: Elise Hooper
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- Genres: Historical
- Rank:Top 200 in Best Biographical Fiction Books on Amazon
- Rating: 4.2 based on 943 reviews
- Release Date: September 5, 2017
- Print length: 432 pages (Hardcover)
About the book
A People Magazine and POPSUGAR pick!
The intriguing, overlooked tale of May Alcott - the youthful sister of Louisa and a gifted artist in her own right.
We are all familiar with the narrative of the March sisters, the courageous protagonists of Louisa May Alcott's Little Women. Nevertheless, while Jo March, based on Louisa herself, receives praise, Amy March is frequently deemed the least favored sister. Now, it is time to uncover the reality concerning the genuine 'Amy,' Louisa's sister, May.
May Alcott, elegant, sociable, imaginative, grows up desiring to explore the vast world outside of Concord, Massachusetts. While her sister Louisa composes stories, May is a talented and committed artist herself, seeking instruction in Boston, rejecting a marital proposal from a wealthy admirer, and enduring disapproval for pursuing a profession that is predominantly male-dominated.
Life has never been simple for the Alcott family, so when Louisa's Little Women hits the shelves, its success alleviates the financial struggles they have endured for countless years. Everyone concurs that the novel is delightful, yet May is deeply impacted by the depiction of selfish, pampered 'Amy March.' Is this truly what her cherished sister thinks of her?
Praise for this book
[May's] adventures illuminate the world of intrepid female artists in the late 1800s . . . The Other Alcott comes alive in its development of the relationship between Louisa and May.
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