Eden's Outcasts: The Story of Louisa May Alcott and Her Father | 
pickThis was slow going at first, the Branson Alcott section was a lot to get through, pretty dense, and quite infuriating. But when Louisa arrived in the scene, things picked up and the story of the family, Concord MA and all the historical elements were remarkable. Pretty astounding that Thoreau, Emerson, Henry James, Hawthorne, and both Alcotts were connected and many were dear friends. #MountTBR #BookspinBingo #20in4 @Andrew65 @TheAromaofBooks
Daisey I haven‘t read this one yet, but I was able to travel to Concord a few years ago. Walking from the home where the Alcotts lived, past Emerson‘s, and through a still wooded area to Walden Pond was a fantastic part of my visit! 12mo
TheAromaofBooks This does sound interesting, but Branson Alcott has always driven me crazy, even his fictionalized version in Little Women. He was so self-absorbed and justified it by acting like “philosophy“ was so important he shouldn't have to, you know, support his family in any way 🙄 But I have always thought it was crazy that that entire group were peers and influenced one another's writing and theories! 12mo
Julsmarshall @TheAromaofBooks I agree, he was pretty terrible! Cared more about his lofty philosophical ambitions than his children eating. Even more impressive that Louisa found her confidence and her calling. 12mo
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