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By Kerri , the sane one · 112 posts · 374 views
By Kerri , the sane one · 112 posts · 374 views
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A classic for good reason. I'm sure there are many out there who would find some of the thoughts in this book to be very outdated and the pacing of the story to be much too slow, but I thought all of it added to the charm. This was a book with lots of heart. And now for some reason I feel compelled to find some ways to simplify my overly busy and complicated modern life in search of a more beautiful and simple world where imagination flows, conversation is rich and plentiful, and love abounds un
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This book had a profound influence on me as a young girl. I wanted to be Jo (who wouldn't?) because she was not all girly (neither was I) and she wrote stories (I wonder what happened to those books I started?).
In 1987 I visited the Orchard House in Concord, and was a little overwhelmed with feelings. It was almost too much to be in the same room where Alcott wrote and to touch the little desk by the window, and to see her sister's drawings on the wall. The docent told a story that, at her siste ...more
In 1987 I visited the Orchard House in Concord, and was a little overwhelmed with feelings. It was almost too much to be in the same room where Alcott wrote and to touch the little desk by the window, and to see her sister's drawings on the wall. The docent told a story that, at her siste ...more
LOVE. I can't seem to stop reading this book! It has replaced Jane Eyre in my purse. Meg, Jo, Amy, Beth, Laurie, and Marmee come with me where ever I go. Theres a bit of my personality in each of the girls. I feel rumpled for their hurt pride, sad for their loss, excited for their joy. It may not be for everyone, but it's just my taste.
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Feb 13, 2011
Bethany
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Apr 07, 2011
Sorento62
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it was amazing
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Apr 12, 2011
Ioana
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