false 612694 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1255609540m/612694.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1255609540s/612694.jpg The beloved author of Little Women was torn between pleasing her idealistic father and planting her feet in the material world. Louisa May Alcott's name is known universally. Yet, during her youth, the famous Alcott was her father, Bronson—an eminent teacher, lecturer, and admired friend of Emerson and Thoreau. Willful and exuberant, Louisa flew in the face of all her father's intricate theories of child rearing. She, in turn, could not understand the frugal life Bronson preached, one that reached its epitome in the failed utopian community of Fruitlands. In a family that insisted on self-denial and spiritual striving, Louisa dreamed of wealth and fame. At the same time, like most daughters, she wanted her father's approval. As her father struggled to recover from a breakdown and slowly resurrect his career, Louisa learned to support her family, teaching if she must, but finally finding her vocation in writing. This story of their tense yet loving relationship adds dimensions to Louisa's life, her work, and the relationships of fathers and daughters. 26 illustrations.]]> 612694 4 599150 20 8 2007 Eden's Outcasts: The Story of Louisa May Alcott and Her Father total:169|5:45|4:83|3:29|2:8|1:4| 169 664 552 72 331792 3.93 169 72 19823376 307041 612694 0393059642 9780393059649 70 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1255609540m/612694.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1255609540s/612694.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/612694.Eden_s_Outcasts_The_Story_of_Louisa_May_Alcott_and_Her_Father 3.97 161 The beloved author of Little Women was torn between pleasing her idealistic father and planting her feet in the material world. Louisa May Alcott's name is known universally. Yet, during her youth, the famous Alcott was her father, Bronson—an eminent teacher, lecturer, and admired friend of Emerson and Thoreau. Willful and exuberant, Louisa flew in the face of all her father's intricate theories of child rearing. She, in turn, could not understand the frugal life Bronson preached, one that reached its epitome in the failed utopian community of Fruitlands. In a family that insisted on self-denial and spiritual striving, Louisa dreamed of wealth and fame. At the same time, like most daughters, she wanted her father's approval. As her father struggled to recover from a breakdown and slowly resurrect his career, Louisa learned to support her family, teaching if she must, but finally finding her vocation in writing. This story of their tense yet loving relationship adds dimensions to Louisa's life, her work, and the relationships of fathers and daughters. 26 illustrations.]]> 2007 5 4 false Tue Aug 05 15:39:02 -0700 2008 Wed Apr 09 16:07:26 -0700 2008 Tue Aug 05 15:39:02 -0700 2008
This is a masterpiece of research into two very fascina...more...]]> 21609691 909818 612694 0393059642 9780393059649 70 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1255609540m/612694.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1255609540s/612694.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/612694.Eden_s_Outcasts_The_Story_of_Louisa_May_Alcott_and_Her_Father 3.93 169 The beloved author of Little Women was torn between pleasing her idealistic father and planting her feet in the material world. Louisa May Alcott's name is known universally. Yet, during her youth, the famous Alcott was her father, Bronson—an eminent teacher, lecturer, and admired friend of Emerson and Thoreau. Willful and exuberant, Louisa flew in the face of all her father's intricate theories of child rearing. She, in turn, could not understand the frugal life Bronson preached, one that reached its epitome in the failed utopian community of Fruitlands. In a family that insisted on self-denial and spiritual striving, Louisa dreamed of wealth and fame. At the same time, like most daughters, she wanted her father's approval. As her father struggled to recover from a breakdown and slowly resurrect his career, Louisa learned to support her family, teaching if she must, but finally finding her vocation in writing. This story of their tense yet loving relationship adds dimensions to Louisa's life, her work, and the relationships of fathers and daughters. 26 illustrations.]]> 2007 4 2 false Wed Jul 09 00:00:00 -0700 2008 Sun May 04 21:30:10 -0700 2008 Wed Jul 09 06:56:54 -0700 2008 more...]]> 10957229 712458 612694 0393059642 9780393059649 70 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1255609540m/612694.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1255609540s/612694.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/612694.Eden_s_Outcasts_The_Story_of_Louisa_May_Alcott_and_Her_Father 3.93 169 The beloved author of Little Women was torn between pleasing her idealistic father and planting her feet in the material world. Louisa May Alcott's name is known universally. Yet, during her youth, the famous Alcott was her father, Bronson—an eminent teacher, lecturer, and admired friend of Emerson and Thoreau. Willful and exuberant, Louisa flew in the face of all her father's intricate theories of child rearing. She, in turn, could not understand the frugal life Bronson preached, one that reached its epitome in the failed utopian community of Fruitlands. In a family that insisted on self-denial and spiritual striving, Louisa dreamed of wealth and fame. At the same time, like most daughters, she wanted her father's approval. As her father struggled to recover from a breakdown and slowly resurrect his career, Louisa learned to support her family, teaching if she must, but finally finding her vocation in writing. This story of their tense yet loving relationship adds dimensions to Louisa's life, her work, and the relationships of fathers and daughters. 26 illustrations.]]> 2007 4 2 false Thu Nov 01 00:00:00 -0700 2007 Mon Dec 24 08:54:47 -0800 2007 Tue Jan 15 12:05:44 -0800 2008 more...]]> 10523960 550712 612694 0393059642 9780393059649 70 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1255609540m/612694.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1255609540s/612694.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/612694.Eden_s_Outcasts_The_Story_of_Louisa_May_Alcott_and_Her_Father 3.93 169 The beloved author of Little Women was torn between pleasing her idealistic father and planting her feet in the material world. Louisa May Alcott's name is known universally. Yet, during her youth, the famous Alcott was her father, Bronson—an eminent teacher, lecturer, and admired friend of Emerson and Thoreau. Willful and exuberant, Louisa flew in the face of all her father's intricate theories of child rearing. She, in turn, could not understand the frugal life Bronson preached, one that reached its epitome in the failed utopian community of Fruitlands. In a family that insisted on self-denial and spiritual striving, Louisa dreamed of wealth and fame. At the same time, like most daughters, she wanted her father's approval. As her father struggled to recover from a breakdown and slowly resurrect his career, Louisa learned to support her family, teaching if she must, but finally finding her vocation in writing. This story of their tense yet loving relationship adds dimensions to Louisa's life, her work, and the relationships of fathers and daughters. 26 illustrations.]]> 2007 5 2 false Sat Dec 01 00:00:00 -0800 2007 Sun Dec 16 16:39:24 -0800 2007 Sat Dec 29 17:14:12 -0800 2007 more...]]> 18539493 985139 612694 0393059642 9780393059649 70 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1255609540m/612694.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1255609540s/612694.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/612694.Eden_s_Outcasts_The_Story_of_Louisa_May_Alcott_and_Her_Father 3.93 169 The beloved author of Little Women was torn between pleasing her idealistic father and planting her feet in the material world. Louisa May Alcott's name is known universally. Yet, during her youth, the famous Alcott was her father, Bronson—an eminent teacher, lecturer, and admired friend of Emerson and Thoreau. Willful and exuberant, Louisa flew in the face of all her father's intricate theories of child rearing. She, in turn, could not understand the frugal life Bronson preached, one that reached its epitome in the failed utopian community of Fruitlands. In a family that insisted on self-denial and spiritual striving, Louisa dreamed of wealth and fame. At the same time, like most daughters, she wanted her father's approval. As her father struggled to recover from a breakdown and slowly resurrect his career, Louisa learned to support her family, teaching if she must, but finally finding her vocation in writing. This story of their tense yet loving relationship adds dimensions to Louisa's life, her work, and the relationships of fathers and daughters. 26 illustrations.]]> 2007 4 1 false Tue Apr 01 00:00:00 -0700 2008 Mon Mar 24 15:32:54 -0700 2008 Mon Mar 24 15:32:54 -0700 2008 more...]]> 18756405 76317 612694 0393059642 9780393059649 70 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1255609540m/612694.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1255609540s/612694.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/612694.Eden_s_Outcasts_The_Story_of_Louisa_May_Alcott_and_Her_Father 3.93 169 The beloved author of Little Women was torn between pleasing her idealistic father and planting her feet in the material world. Louisa May Alcott's name is known universally. Yet, during her youth, the famous Alcott was her father, Bronson—an eminent teacher, lecturer, and admired friend of Emerson and Thoreau. Willful and exuberant, Louisa flew in the face of all her father's intricate theories of child rearing. She, in turn, could not understand the frugal life Bronson preached, one that reached its epitome in the failed utopian community of Fruitlands. In a family that insisted on self-denial and spiritual striving, Louisa dreamed of wealth and fame. At the same time, like most daughters, she wanted her father's approval. As her father struggled to recover from a breakdown and slowly resurrect his career, Louisa learned to support her family, teaching if she must, but finally finding her vocation in writing. This story of their tense yet loving relationship adds dimensions to Louisa's life, her work, and the relationships of fathers and daughters. 26 illustrations.]]> 2007 4 1 false Sat Mar 01 00:00:00 -0800 2008 Thu Mar 27 08:55:50 -0700 2008 Thu Mar 27 08:59:26 -0700 2008 more...]]> 67937487 828691 612694 0393059642 9780393059649 70 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1255609540m/612694.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1255609540s/612694.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/612694.Eden_s_Outcasts_The_Story_of_Louisa_May_Alcott_and_Her_Father 3.93 169 The beloved author of Little Women was torn between pleasing her idealistic father and planting her feet in the material world. Louisa May Alcott's name is known universally. Yet, during her youth, the famous Alcott was her father, Bronson—an eminent teacher, lecturer, and admired friend of Emerson and Thoreau. Willful and exuberant, Louisa flew in the face of all her father's intricate theories of child rearing. She, in turn, could not understand the frugal life Bronson preached, one that reached its epitome in the failed utopian community of Fruitlands. In a family that insisted on self-denial and spiritual striving, Louisa dreamed of wealth and fame. At the same time, like most daughters, she wanted her father's approval. As her father struggled to recover from a breakdown and slowly resurrect his career, Louisa learned to support her family, teaching if she must, but finally finding her vocation in writing. This story of their tense yet loving relationship adds dimensions to Louisa's life, her work, and the relationships of fathers and daughters. 26 illustrations.]]> 2007 2 0 false Tue Aug 18 00:00:00 -0700 2009 Tue Aug 18 15:08:05 -0700 2009 Tue Aug 18 15:08:47 -0700 2009
Now, I love all things Louisa May Alcott. I've been to her house twice. I've read nearly all her books. I find her life and her family very interesting.

That's why I'm a little disappointed in...more...]]> 67052666 78792 612694 0393059642 9780393059649 70 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1255609540m/612694.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1255609540s/612694.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/612694.Eden_s_Outcasts_The_Story_of_Louisa_May_Alcott_and_Her_Father 3.93 169 The beloved author of Little Women was torn between pleasing her idealistic father and planting her feet in the material world. Louisa May Alcott's name is known universally. Yet, during her youth, the famous Alcott was her father, Bronson—an eminent teacher, lecturer, and admired friend of Emerson and Thoreau. Willful and exuberant, Louisa flew in the face of all her father's intricate theories of child rearing. She, in turn, could not understand the frugal life Bronson preached, one that reached its epitome in the failed utopian community of Fruitlands. In a family that insisted on self-denial and spiritual striving, Louisa dreamed of wealth and fame. At the same time, like most daughters, she wanted her father's approval. As her father struggled to recover from a breakdown and slowly resurrect his career, Louisa learned to support her family, teaching if she must, but finally finding her vocation in writing. This story of their tense yet loving relationship adds dimensions to Louisa's life, her work, and the relationships of fathers and daughters. 26 illustrations.]]> 2007 5 0 false Sun Aug 16 00:00:00 -0700 2009 Wed Aug 12 05:14:53 -0700 2009 Sun Aug 16 14:55:08 -0700 2009 more...]]> 45462679 1008236 612694 0393059642 9780393059649 70 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1255609540m/612694.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1255609540s/612694.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/612694.Eden_s_Outcasts_The_Story_of_Louisa_May_Alcott_and_Her_Father 3.93 169 The beloved author of Little Women was torn between pleasing her idealistic father and planting her feet in the material world. Louisa May Alcott's name is known universally. Yet, during her youth, the famous Alcott was her father, Bronson—an eminent teacher, lecturer, and admired friend of Emerson and Thoreau. Willful and exuberant, Louisa flew in the face of all her father's intricate theories of child rearing. She, in turn, could not understand the frugal life Bronson preached, one that reached its epitome in the failed utopian community of Fruitlands. In a family that insisted on self-denial and spiritual striving, Louisa dreamed of wealth and fame. At the same time, like most daughters, she wanted her father's approval. As her father struggled to recover from a breakdown and slowly resurrect his career, Louisa learned to support her family, teaching if she must, but finally finding her vocation in writing. This story of their tense yet loving relationship adds dimensions to Louisa's life, her work, and the relationships of fathers and daughters. 26 illustrations.]]> 2007 0 0 false Thu Feb 05 09:51:21 -0800 2009 Thu Feb 05 09:51:21 -0800 2009 John Matteson, a professor of English at John Jay College in New York City, has written a prodigiously researched and eminently readable biography of the author of Little Women and her father. While Bronson Alcott is a nearly forgotten figure today, Matteson reminds us of his considerable influence ...

more...]]> 19678013 1020305 612694 0393059642 9780393059649 70 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1255609540m/612694.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1255609540s/612694.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/612694.Eden_s_Outcasts_The_Story_of_Louisa_May_Alcott_and_Her_Father 3.93 169 The beloved author of Little Women was torn between pleasing her idealistic father and planting her feet in the material world. Louisa May Alcott's name is known universally. Yet, during her youth, the famous Alcott was her father, Bronson—an eminent teacher, lecturer, and admired friend of Emerson and Thoreau. Willful and exuberant, Louisa flew in the face of all her father's intricate theories of child rearing. She, in turn, could not understand the frugal life Bronson preached, one that reached its epitome in the failed utopian community of Fruitlands. In a family that insisted on self-denial and spiritual striving, Louisa dreamed of wealth and fame. At the same time, like most daughters, she wanted her father's approval. As her father struggled to recover from a breakdown and slowly resurrect his career, Louisa learned to support her family, teaching if she must, but finally finding her vocation in writing. This story of their tense yet loving relationship adds dimensions to Louisa's life, her work, and the relationships of fathers and daughters. 26 illustrations.]]> 2007 0 1 false Mon Apr 07 17:05:53 -0700 2008 Wed May 27 11:56:12 -0700 2009 more...]]> 19681745 195674 612694 0393059642 9780393059649 70 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1255609540m/612694.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1255609540s/612694.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/612694.Eden_s_Outcasts_The_Story_of_Louisa_May_Alcott_and_Her_Father 3.93 169 The beloved author of Little Women was torn between pleasing her idealistic father and planting her feet in the material world. Louisa May Alcott's name is known universally. Yet, during her youth, the famous Alcott was her father, Bronson—an eminent teacher, lecturer, and admired friend of Emerson and Thoreau. Willful and exuberant, Louisa flew in the face of all her father's intricate theories of child rearing. She, in turn, could not understand the frugal life Bronson preached, one that reached its epitome in the failed utopian community of Fruitlands. In a family that insisted on self-denial and spiritual striving, Louisa dreamed of wealth and fame. At the same time, like most daughters, she wanted her father's approval. As her father struggled to recover from a breakdown and slowly resurrect his career, Louisa learned to support her family, teaching if she must, but finally finding her vocation in writing. This story of their tense yet loving relationship adds dimensions to Louisa's life, her work, and the relationships of fathers and daughters. 26 illustrations.]]> 2007 5 1 false Tue Apr 01 00:00:00 -0700 2008 Mon Apr 07 18:01:39 -0700 2008 Mon May 05 12:40:32 -0700 2008 Pulitzer well deserved!!!]]> 43560772 1821114 612694 0393059642 9780393059649 70 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1255609540m/612694.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1255609540s/612694.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/612694.Eden_s_Outcasts_The_Story_of_Louisa_May_Alcott_and_Her_Father 3.93 169 The beloved author of Little Women was torn between pleasing her idealistic father and planting her feet in the material world. Louisa May Alcott's name is known universally. Yet, during her youth, the famous Alcott was her father, Bronson—an eminent teacher, lecturer, and admired friend of Emerson and Thoreau. Willful and exuberant, Louisa flew in the face of all her father's intricate theories of child rearing. She, in turn, could not understand the frugal life Bronson preached, one that reached its epitome in the failed utopian community of Fruitlands. In a family that insisted on self-denial and spiritual striving, Louisa dreamed of wealth and fame. At the same time, like most daughters, she wanted her father's approval. As her father struggled to recover from a breakdown and slowly resurrect his career, Louisa learned to support her family, teaching if she must, but finally finding her vocation in writing. This story of their tense yet loving relationship adds dimensions to Louisa's life, her work, and the relationships of fathers and daughters. 26 illustrations.]]> 2007 4 0 false Fri Jan 23 00:00:00 -0800 2009 Mon Jan 19 06:37:08 -0800 2009 Sun Jan 25 05:50:08 -0800 2009 more...]]> 42248680 16533 612694 0393059642 9780393059649 70 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1255609540m/612694.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1255609540s/612694.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/612694.Eden_s_Outcasts_The_Story_of_Louisa_May_Alcott_and_Her_Father 3.93 169 The beloved author of Little Women was torn between pleasing her idealistic father and planting her feet in the material world. Louisa May Alcott's name is known universally. Yet, during her youth, the famous Alcott was her father, Bronson—an eminent teacher, lecturer, and admired friend of Emerson and Thoreau. Willful and exuberant, Louisa flew in the face of all her father's intricate theories of child rearing. She, in turn, could not understand the frugal life Bronson preached, one that reached its epitome in the failed utopian community of Fruitlands. In a family that insisted on self-denial and spiritual striving, Louisa dreamed of wealth and fame. At the same time, like most daughters, she wanted her father's approval. As her father struggled to recover from a breakdown and slowly resurrect his career, Louisa learned to support her family, teaching if she must, but finally finding her vocation in writing. This story of their tense yet loving relationship adds dimensions to Louisa's life, her work, and the relationships of fathers and daughters. 26 illustrations.]]> 2007 3 0 false Wed Feb 04 00:00:00 -0800 2009 Wed Jan 07 13:12:28 -0800 2009 Wed Feb 04 19:10:59 -0800 2009 more...]]> 67738178 1007484 612694 0393059642 9780393059649 70 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1255609540m/612694.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1255609540s/612694.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/612694.Eden_s_Outcasts_The_Story_of_Louisa_May_Alcott_and_Her_Father 3.93 169 The beloved author of Little Women was torn between pleasing her idealistic father and planting her feet in the material world. Louisa May Alcott's name is known universally. Yet, during her youth, the famous Alcott was her father, Bronson—an eminent teacher, lecturer, and admired friend of Emerson and Thoreau. Willful and exuberant, Louisa flew in the face of all her father's intricate theories of child rearing. She, in turn, could not understand the frugal life Bronson preached, one that reached its epitome in the failed utopian community of Fruitlands. In a family that insisted on self-denial and spiritual striving, Louisa dreamed of wealth and fame. At the same time, like most daughters, she wanted her father's approval. As her father struggled to recover from a breakdown and slowly resurrect his career, Louisa learned to support her family, teaching if she must, but finally finding her vocation in writing. This story of their tense yet loving relationship adds dimensions to Louisa's life, her work, and the relationships of fathers and daughters. 26 illustrations.]]> 2007 4 0 false Thu Aug 27 00:00:00 -0700 2009 Mon Aug 17 09:06:02 -0700 2009 Fri Aug 28 10:18:55 -0700 2009
What I enjoyed about this book was seeing the...more...]]> 62767034 1408152 612694 0393059642 9780393059649 70 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1255609540m/612694.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1255609540s/612694.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/612694.Eden_s_Outcasts_The_Story_of_Louisa_May_Alcott_and_Her_Father 3.93 169 The beloved author of Little Women was torn between pleasing her idealistic father and planting her feet in the material world. Louisa May Alcott's name is known universally. Yet, during her youth, the famous Alcott was her father, Bronson—an eminent teacher, lecturer, and admired friend of Emerson and Thoreau. Willful and exuberant, Louisa flew in the face of all her father's intricate theories of child rearing. She, in turn, could not understand the frugal life Bronson preached, one that reached its epitome in the failed utopian community of Fruitlands. In a family that insisted on self-denial and spiritual striving, Louisa dreamed of wealth and fame. At the same time, like most daughters, she wanted her father's approval. As her father struggled to recover from a breakdown and slowly resurrect his career, Louisa learned to support her family, teaching if she must, but finally finding her vocation in writing. This story of their tense yet loving relationship adds dimensions to Louisa's life, her work, and the relationships of fathers and daughters. 26 illustrations.]]> 2007 3 0 false Mon Jul 13 00:00:00 -0700 2009 Thu Jul 09 08:20:59 -0700 2009 Thu Jul 30 06:46:44 -0700 2009 didn't finish more...]]> 39498317 298210 612694 0393059642 9780393059649 70 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1255609540m/612694.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1255609540s/612694.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/612694.Eden_s_Outcasts_The_Story_of_Louisa_May_Alcott_and_Her_Father 3.93 169 The beloved author of Little Women was torn between pleasing her idealistic father and planting her feet in the material world. Louisa May Alcott's name is known universally. Yet, during her youth, the famous Alcott was her father, Bronson—an eminent teacher, lecturer, and admired friend of Emerson and Thoreau. Willful and exuberant, Louisa flew in the face of all her father's intricate theories of child rearing. She, in turn, could not understand the frugal life Bronson preached, one that reached its epitome in the failed utopian community of Fruitlands. In a family that insisted on self-denial and spiritual striving, Louisa dreamed of wealth and fame. At the same time, like most daughters, she wanted her father's approval. As her father struggled to recover from a breakdown and slowly resurrect his career, Louisa learned to support her family, teaching if she must, but finally finding her vocation in writing. This story of their tense yet loving relationship adds dimensions to Louisa's life, her work, and the relationships of fathers and daughters. 26 illustrations.]]> 2007 3 0 false Mon Jan 01 00:00:00 -0800 2007 Sun Dec 07 01:35:30 -0800 2008 Sun Dec 07 01:48:44 -0800 2008 Little Women stories as children and want to return to them with adult eyes.

Learning about Louisa May Alcott's childhood made the fictional March family of her popular children's books so much more poignant to me that I started re...more...]]> 53619144 1929917 612694 0393059642 9780393059649 70 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1255609540m/612694.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1255609540s/612694.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/612694.Eden_s_Outcasts_The_Story_of_Louisa_May_Alcott_and_Her_Father 3.93 169 The beloved author of Little Women was torn between pleasing her idealistic father and planting her feet in the material world. Louisa May Alcott's name is known universally. Yet, during her youth, the famous Alcott was her father, Bronson—an eminent teacher, lecturer, and admired friend of Emerson and Thoreau. Willful and exuberant, Louisa flew in the face of all her father's intricate theories of child rearing. She, in turn, could not understand the frugal life Bronson preached, one that reached its epitome in the failed utopian community of Fruitlands. In a family that insisted on self-denial and spiritual striving, Louisa dreamed of wealth and fame. At the same time, like most daughters, she wanted her father's approval. As her father struggled to recover from a breakdown and slowly resurrect his career, Louisa learned to support her family, teaching if she must, but finally finding her vocation in writing. This story of their tense yet loving relationship adds dimensions to Louisa's life, her work, and the relationships of fathers and daughters. 26 illustrations.]]> 2007 4 3 false Thu May 21 00:00:00 -0700 2009 Wed Apr 22 12:41:09 -0700 2009 Tue Jun 02 17:23:37 -0700 2009 Eden’s Outcasts, John Matteson examines Bronson ...more...]]> 36890519 650695 612694 0393059642 9780393059649 70 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1255609540m/612694.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1255609540s/612694.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/612694.Eden_s_Outcasts_The_Story_of_Louisa_May_Alcott_and_Her_Father 3.93 169 The beloved author of Little Women was torn between pleasing her idealistic father and planting her feet in the material world. Louisa May Alcott's name is known universally. Yet, during her youth, the famous Alcott was her father, Bronson—an eminent teacher, lecturer, and admired friend of Emerson and Thoreau. Willful and exuberant, Louisa flew in the face of all her father's intricate theories of child rearing. She, in turn, could not understand the frugal life Bronson preached, one that reached its epitome in the failed utopian community of Fruitlands. In a family that insisted on self-denial and spiritual striving, Louisa dreamed of wealth and fame. At the same time, like most daughters, she wanted her father's approval. As her father struggled to recover from a breakdown and slowly resurrect his career, Louisa learned to support her family, teaching if she must, but finally finding her vocation in writing. This story of their tense yet loving relationship adds dimensions to Louisa's life, her work, and the relationships of fathers and daughters. 26 illustrations.]]> 2007 4 0 false Fri Dec 26 00:00:00 -0800 2008 Tue Nov 04 07:39:39 -0800 2008 Fri Dec 26 12:44:11 -0800 2008 more...]]> 34399044 1520284 612694 0393059642 9780393059649 70 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1255609540m/612694.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1255609540s/612694.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/612694.Eden_s_Outcasts_The_Story_of_Louisa_May_Alcott_and_Her_Father 3.93 169 The beloved author of Little Women was torn between pleasing her idealistic father and planting her feet in the material world. Louisa May Alcott's name is known universally. Yet, during her youth, the famous Alcott was her father, Bronson—an eminent teacher, lecturer, and admired friend of Emerson and Thoreau. Willful and exuberant, Louisa flew in the face of all her father's intricate theories of child rearing. She, in turn, could not understand the frugal life Bronson preached, one that reached its epitome in the failed utopian community of Fruitlands. In a family that insisted on self-denial and spiritual striving, Louisa dreamed of wealth and fame. At the same time, like most daughters, she wanted her father's approval. As her father struggled to recover from a breakdown and slowly resurrect his career, Louisa learned to support her family, teaching if she must, but finally finding her vocation in writing. This story of their tense yet loving relationship adds dimensions to Louisa's life, her work, and the relationships of fathers and daughters. 26 illustrations.]]> 2007 5 0 false Fri Feb 27 00:00:00 -0800 2009 Thu Oct 02 17:19:51 -0700 2008 Fri Feb 27 10:17:56 -0800 2009
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