Begun in 2010, this blog offers analysis and reflection by Susan Bailey on the life, works and legacy of Louisa May Alcott and her family. Susan is an active member and supporter of the Louisa May Alcott Society, the Fruitlands Museum and Louisa May Alcott's Orchard House.
Direct connection between Jo March and J. K. Rowling
It’s interesting how often Louisa May Alcott has been compared to J. K. Rowling in terms of the sensation she created with Little Women. Louisa was a huge celebrity in her time, just as photographs and mass marketing were both coming of age. It’s appropriate to compare them.
So it’s no surprise that J. K. Rowling lists Little Women as a major influence in her life. She found herself in Jo March.
Louisa May Alcott is My Passion 
I’d never thought about JK Rowling as the 21st century Alcott in literary success. That puts things into perspective…
Wow! That was really interesting. I never made the connections.