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.
Note: Although I had promised a series of posts on women's health in the nineteenth century, I need to postpone those posts until I clear up a problem with citing an important source. Stay tuned! In the meantime, I thought I would share this with you. * * * * * * * * * …
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As you can see from the teasers I've been posting lately, there is a lot coming down the road! Much of it is coming from an announcement I'd like to make. The announcement Now that the major work for my two books is behind me, I am dedicating my efforts towards my book on Elizabeth …
From Louisa May Alcott's Orchard House: We are currently accepting proposals for our July 2016 Summer Conversational Series and Teacher Institute, Finding Beauty in the Humblest Things: Louisa May Alcott’s Literary Vision. Deadline for submission is February 15. Please include, with your one-page proposal, your title and a brief bio, and submit to ladams@louisamayalcott.org and …
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Teasers for the new year ... coming soon. 🙂 Stay tuned! Are you passionate about Louisa May Alcott too? Subscribe to the email list and never miss a post! Keep up with news and free giveaways on Susan's books, Louisa May Alcott: Illuminated by The Message, and River of Grace! Facebook Louisa May …
Remembering the Spirit of Christmas from Little Men: "Were they poor children?" asked Nat, wistfully. "Yes, I think so; you see some haven't got hardly any clothes on, and the mothers don't look like rich ladies. He liked poor people, and was very good to them. He made them well, and helped them, and told …
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For an author obsessed with all things Alcott, does it get any better than this? Launching a book about the most famous Alcott, Louisa, in The Barrow, a bookstore housed in a building owned by descendants of Anna Alcott Pratt in the heart of Concord, Massachusetts ... it's a dream come true. A book store …
The Christmas season has officially begun at Louisa May Alcott's Orchard House! "A Country Christmas" begins this weekend, December 5th/6th and continues the following two weekends. Phone 978.369.4118 x106 for reservations. Last night the staff held an open house for members of Louisa May Alcott's Orchard House. This meant we could walk in the front …
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Louisa May Alcott: Illuminated by The Message is here! Book Signing/Launch this Sunday, Dec. 6, 4 pm Short presentation followed by conversation and signing-- let's gab about Louisa! The Barrow Bookstore, 79 Main Street, Concord, MA (rear of the building, behind Fritz & Gigi) Are you passionate about Louisa May Alcott too? Subscribe to the …
A rare look at Louisa May Alcott’s life as an invalid and a patient What would you like to know about the woman behind Beth March? “Poppy’s Pranks” reveals the childhood of Louisa May Alcott Comparing the March sisters with their real life counterparts Major acquisition by the Concord Library of Louisa May Alcott working …
Louisa May Alcott is My Passion 