ReadingTheDots@social.vivaldi.net"Marmee & Louisa: The Untold Story of Louisa May Alcott and Her Mother" by Eve LaPlante. Your rating: 4 out of 5 stars. Published in 2012.
Book description: A moving portrait of Louisa May Alcott and her mother, the real “Marmee.” This biography is based on the Alcotts’ intimate diaries and other private papers, some recently discovered in a family attic and others thought to have been destroyed, to revive this remarkable daughter and mother. Abigail May Alcott—long dismissed as a quiet, self-effacing background figure—comes to life as a gifted writer and thinker. A politically active feminist firebrand, she fought for universal civil rights, an end to slavery, and women’s suffrage.
I was totally captivated by this book. Not only does it present a portrait of the characters, but it also paints a vivid picture of the times in which they lived on this earth. My life is richer for having read this book.