The Other Alcott, (Paperback)

from Cherylk

I can't believe that this is author, Elise Hooper's debut novel. It reads like it came from a seasoned professional with many best sellers under her belt. This book is unique and refreshing to visit the Alcott sisters. The ones who inspired the March sisters from Little Women. As the author point...

from bogopea

Always loved Louisa May Alcott and The Little Women. Have visited Concord and seen May's drawings on the wall of Orchard House. I already knew the broad details of May's life but loved the way Elise Hooper really brought her and others to life. Wonderful book.

from bookchickdi

I'm not sure there are many women who don't remember reading Louisa May Alcott's Little Women at some point in their lives. The characters were based in part on Louisa's own family- Meg, Jo, Beth, Amy, and of course Marmee and Father stood in for Anna, Louisa, Lizzie, May and the real-life Marmee...

from vintage-series-Lisa

The poignant story of May Alcott, sister of famous author Louisa May Alcott, her life, her thoughts of her sister, and living in the shadows of her Louisa. May loved art; she loved to paint. She never seemed to "measure up" to Louisa in everyone's eyes. Louisa wrote Little Women and in her book, ...

from Carolee888

I have read almost everything that Louise May Alcott has written and was always interested in her younger sister, May who wanted to be an artist. I, like May, was always carrying a sketch book when I was younger and later took many art classes. So that is why I wanted to read this book. The first...