Works of Louisa May Alcott

"Christmas won't be Christmas without any presents." Louisa May Alcott not only wrote that opening line for Little Women, she lived it. While growing up hungry and poor, Louisa formed the "Alcott Sinking Fund" to support her eccentric family. Over time, she worked as an army nurse, an actress, an editor, a teacher, and a foster parent. In the end, what changed her life was her greatest love--writing. Norma Johnston reveals the surprising truths of Louisa May Alcott's life and times in a riveting biography worthy of Alcott's own books. "A fresh look at the beloved author of Little Women."--School Library Journal.