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Writings of Abigail May Alcott
by
Abigail May Alcott,
Eve LaPlante (Goodreads Author)
Edited by award-winning biographer Eve LaPlante, a collection of the letters and diaries of Louisa May Alcott’s mother, Abigail—a forward-thinking feminist whose advice and example profoundly shaped her famous daughter In this riveting compilation of Abigail May Alcott’s previously undiscovered and unexplored private writings, biographer Eve LaPlante annotates the letters,...more
ebook, 160 pages
Published
November 6th 2012
by Free Press
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What a way to start out 2013 - wrapping up my reading of these lovely bits of notes, letters, and historical tidbits by and about Abigail May Alcott. My Heart is Boundless is a nice, tidy, organized book that chronologically (mostly) follows Abigail's life through her own writing and reflection.
I've been a fan of Louisa May Alcott's Little Women since I was a young girl. I was the oldest of four girls (for a time, before three brothers and two more sisters came along) and related well to Meg -...more
I've been a fan of Louisa May Alcott's Little Women since I was a young girl. I was the oldest of four girls (for a time, before three brothers and two more sisters came along) and related well to Meg -...more
This collection of letters, journal entries, and various other trivial and quotidian writings from the mother of one of the best-loved writers in the history of our country opens up an intimate view of family, talent, fight, and the hidden workings behind success. In even this simplest and most humble form of communication, Abigail shows moments of pure poetry and deep insight, a fact which sheds light on the beauty in her daughter's writing (which she encouraged from an early age). But it also...more
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I'm not sure how to give a fair evaluation to the book. It is a collection of Abigail May Alcott's writings. As far as the editing, it is well put together. As far as content, it's a fascinating look into the life of a woman who didn't "fit the mold" of cultural expectations. However, I just wasn't drawn in by Abigail's writing style. Somehow, the book just wasn't quite what I expected. I found myself skimming through it. That's an evaluation (or opin...more
I'm not sure how to give a fair evaluation to the book. It is a collection of Abigail May Alcott's writings. As far as the editing, it is well put together. As far as content, it's a fascinating look into the life of a woman who didn't "fit the mold" of cultural expectations. However, I just wasn't drawn in by Abigail's writing style. Somehow, the book just wasn't quite what I expected. I found myself skimming through it. That's an evaluation (or opin...more
If you enjoy reading letters from the past, this is great. Louisa May Alcotts mother was an amazing, strong woman ahead of her time. Combine it with the book Marmee and Louisa, and (if you're a woman) you will want to strangle Bronson Alcott!
I thoroughly enjoyed this terrific collection, with extremely helpful notes on relationships and context. I met Abigail May Alcott in new ways and the community of reformers and utopians to which she belonged.
This book gives a look into the life of Louisa May Alcott's mother. She is shown to have been a very strong woman who had to put up with a great deal of misery from her unfortunate husband.
Nov 06, 2012
Mabel
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My review is located at my blog -- here.
May finish this some time. It was interesting to learn about Abigail. Couldn't stay focused.
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Abigail "Abba" May Alcott was the wife of education reformer and transcendentalist Amos Bronson Alcott and the mother of four daughters including novelist, Louisa May Alcott who wrote Little Women. An activist for several causes including educational reform, women's suffrage, and abolitionism, Abigail was one of the first female paid social workers in the state of Massachusetts.
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