"I always thought I must have been a deer or a horse in some former state, because it was such a joy to run." Louisa May Alcott, "Sketch of Childhood, by herself." Welcome to the third episode of Louisa May Alcott is My Passion: The Podcast! Welcome to the third episode of Louisa May Alcott …
Louisa May Alcott is My Passion: The Podcast! Episode Two: Wrap-up of the 2016 Summer Conversational Series
"It's amazing how lovely common things become, if one only knows how to look at them." (from "Marjorie's Three Gifts," 1877) Welcome to the second episode of Louisa May Alcott is My Passion: The Podcast! During the next thirty six minutes I will give you an overview of the recent Summer Conversational Series, "'Finding Beauty …
Louisa May Alcott is My Passion: The Podcast! Episode One: “Beauty in the humblest things”
Welcome to the premier episode of I will share your message on the July podcast! Your participation is so important. Topics and show notes: A reading Louisa May Alcott: Illuminated by The Message by Susan Bailey, pgs. 88-89, from Work: A Story of Experience * * * * * * * * * * * …
Coming soon to an iTunes near you–Louisa May Alcott is Our Passion Podcast!
Interesting in hearing readings from Louisa May Alcott's works? Fascinated by the family letters? Want to hear about fascinating books regarding the Alcotts, both old and new? Do you want to learn more from leading Alcott scholars, authors and experts? How about a discussion among fans? How about Louisa herself? This and more will be …
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Fun, surprises and inspiration at John Matteson’s book signing of The Annotated Little Women
This past Sunday, November 8, a group of Alcott enthusiasts had the distinct pleasure of attending a book signing and reading with John Matteson, the editor of The Annotated Little Women at The Concord Bookstore. Surprise! As he was about to speak, we were greeted with a surprise guest, "Louisa" (aka Jan Turnquist) herself! She …
The Louisa May Alcott Society celebrates their tenth anniversary with a visit from “Louisa!”
On a cool and cloudy day a group of dedicated teachers, writers, academics and hard-core fans gathered together at ground zero to celebrate the love of an author who had, in one way or another, transformed their lives. Thus was the gathering of the Louisa May Alcott Society as we celebrated ten years as an …
Louisa May Alcott’s Orchard House needs your help!
Just yesterday I received this letter from Louisa May Alcott's Orchard House regarding their annual appeal. I present this letter to you. Please consider giving what you can to help preserve Orchard House from damage this winter: Dear Friend: Perhaps you've heard our recent great news: The "Kickstarter" campaign to fund the first-ever documentary about …
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