The Other Alcott by Elise HooperMy rating: 4 of 5 stars
"To stay in place, to not push for more - - she realized these were no longer acceptable options."
This book was given to me by a very dear friend, who knows of my lifelong obsession over Louisa May Alcott. (Thanks so much Nissy!!! ❤️ )
This historical novel, however, is about Amy, or, in real life, May Alcott. Louisa's youngest sister.
And it is very saaaaaaaad!!!! It's about two people who loved each other very much, and yet let pride and envy get between them, resulting in years of estrangement over what ultimately was a very complex form of sibling rivalry.
Anyone who has a sibling, or ever had to choose between family and vocation, should read this book.
I've always been fascinated with this amazing family... Bronson, the father/philosopher/teacher who raised such a remarkable daughter and dared to live out his ideals, practicality be damned... Louisa, who WAS Jo March... And now, May Alcott, artist and rebel, wife and mother... Who was created by her older sister's sacrifice, who wanted to have both a career and a family, who didn't let herself be caged in by society's norms.
There is much to learn from the Alcotts and this book.
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