After four years of constant reading, study, writing and pondering on one family, I think I understand now how actors prepare for their roles, and the subsequent consequences of their immersion into their characters. Taking on the Louisa persona I'm acquainted with a couple of people (Jan Turnquist and Marianne Donnelly) who, as actresses, take …
What would May’s life as a wife, mother and artist have been like had she lived? Jo’s Boys gives us a hint.
Jo’s Boys is tinged with sadness. And wistfulness. Louisa worked on Jo’s Boys for seven years beginning in 1879, the year her youngest sister May died six weeks after bearing her daughter Lulu. Abba, known as “Marmee” had died in 1877. Laurie and Amy’s idyllic life Chapter Two, “Parnassus” has us visiting the palatial home …
Abigail May Alcott’s love was her strength
Following up on my last post on Abigail Alcott, I finished transcribing yet another letter from her to Bronson dated January 4, 1858. Looking for a reply Lizzie is clearly getting worse, her days winding down until her death on March 14. Abba was her primary caregiver, a crushing responsibility in and of itself. But …
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Recollections of Louisa May Alcott by Maria S. Porter, longtime friend in later life
Louisa May Alcott had numerous friends and admirers. Being writers themselves (or children of famous writers such as Julian Hawthorne, see previous post), these friends and admirers provide us with what I think are the most colorful biographical sketches of Louisa. No scholar can truly capture what a contemporary (especially a friend) can reveal through …
What is “Buzz”? From Little Women, Chapter 3
Quick question: In Chapter 3 of Little Women, "The Lawrence Boy," Jo and Meg are playing a game of Buzz while waiting for Hannah to come for them. Anybody know anything about this game? Is it a card game? Click to Tweet & Share: What is "Buzz"? From Little Women, Chapter 3 http://wp.me/p125Rp-1D7 Are you …
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Why I wish men would read Little Women (& why I appreciate those who have.)
Exceptional post on why Little Women is as important to men as it is to women. Click to Tweet & Share: Guest post: Why I wish men would read Little Women (& why I appreciate those who have.) http://wp.me/p125Rp-1CW
Holiday Greetings from Louisa May Alcott
Click to Tweet & Share: Holiday Greetings from Louisa May Alcott http://wp.me/p125Rp-1CH Are you passionate about Louisa May Alcott too? Send an email to louisamayalcottismypassion@gmail.com to subscribe, and never miss a post! Facebook Louisa May Alcott is My Passion More About Louisa on Twitter Susan's ebook, "Game Changer" is now available From the Garret - download …
The pain of writing is performing the surgery, as demonstrated by Louisa May Alcott and Jo March
Over the past few weeks I wrote the longest piece I have ever written, over 6000 words. Life has been far too busy for my taste lately so I could only work on it in bits and pieces. I have my hour carved out first thing in the morning for writing, beginning with the first …
Join in the fun – voice your opinion on the Little Women remake
Come on over to the Louisa May Alcott is My Passion Facebook page and let your feelings be known about the Little Women remake. I have articles for and against the remake, plus some casting ideas. We'd love to have you all join in! Like our page and join in the discussion: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Louisa-May-Alcott-is-My-Passion/138623432845648 Click to …
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Tracing the steps of Little Women: Madeleine B. Stern’s brilliant analysis, part four: The All-American Novel makes a cherished dream come true
Little did Louisa May Alcott know that when she wrote Little Women, her classic book based upon her own family life and their “queer” adventures, she was writing the story that was on the heart of all Americans. Universal family It was time when American yearned for its own literature, its own family. The March …
Louisa May Alcott is My Passion 