![]() ![]() I attended drama camp at Orchard House in Concord, MA, the former Alcott family home-turned-museum, when I was in elementary school and never could quite shake my interest in the Alcott sisters after that. What was your inspiration for The Other Alcott? Elise Hooper’s period details and elegant writing bring the story vividly to life, making this story one to be cherished alongside Alcott’s classic.Īnd now some insights from Elise on her wonderful book… May’s determination to cast off the shadow of Amy March and to prove herself as an artist depicts her as a strong, likable heroine. ![]() ![]() The Other Alcottby Elise Hooper captures the magic of Little Women, which I read probably a dozen times growing up.Īmy March, of Louisa May Alcott’s beloved classic Little Women, often gets the short straw compared to her feisty sister Jo, but in this novel, her real-life inspiration, Louisa’s sister May Alcott, gets a chance to shine. It’s been a while since I had a new Book Addiction post, but I’m really excited about this one. ![]()
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