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I picked this story on audio CD, read by Liza Ross, up at our local library, but as we got ready to read it, I realized that it was an 'abridged' version and I was quite disappointed. I wanted our girls to hear the whole story.
We started the first disc, but the girls quickly lost interest and it sat idle for weeks. Finally, I listened to the CDs myself and looked for an unabridged version to share with our girls.
I thought that Ms. Ross did a fantastic job with the different voices, although I ...more
We started the first disc, but the girls quickly lost interest and it sat idle for weeks. Finally, I listened to the CDs myself and looked for an unabridged version to share with our girls.
I thought that Ms. Ross did a fantastic job with the different voices, although I ...more
interesting quotes (from paperback edition with ISBN13 9780199538119):
"I want my daughters to be beautiful, accomplished, and good; to be admired, loved, and respected, to have a happy youth, to be well and wisely married, and to lead useful, pleasant lives, with as little care and sorrow to try them as God sees fit to send. To be loved and chosen by a good man is the best and sweetest thing which can happen to a woman; and I sincerely hope my girls may know this beautiful experience." (p. 95)
"I ...more
Fabulous book - I read this book several times growing up and just loved it. It was one of my absolute favorites. I loved the New England setting and I imagined what it was like to live during the Civil War.
I haven't read the classic story to our girls yet, but I have read an adapted version by Mary Sebag-Montefiore. It was a shorter version with lots of illustrations that captures the essence of the tale, but not its charm. I am still looking forward to reading Louisa May Alcott's classic to th ...more
I haven't read the classic story to our girls yet, but I have read an adapted version by Mary Sebag-Montefiore. It was a shorter version with lots of illustrations that captures the essence of the tale, but not its charm. I am still looking forward to reading Louisa May Alcott's classic to th ...more
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Still just as enjoyable as when I first read it at age 9 - only I do not hate Amy anymore & wow, Jo truly didn’t love Laurie - how did I miss that? 🤷🏼♀️ dense 9 year old I suppose
