When I was 5 years old, I was forced to take dancing lessons while the Brother was forced to take accordion lessons. I hated dancing class. The Knights of Columbus Hall where the classes were given had no heat or it wasn't turned on. I hated wearing the pink beginner tights. I liked clacking around in the tap shoes, but Ma wouldn't let me practice inside the house on the wood floors. I spent most of my time in class being miserable and crying. Eventually, I was taken out of class.
While the Brother still had to endure accordion lessons, Dad took me to the library. He would leave me upstairs in the children's library where I could look at the books and choose to take some books home with my own library card. As I got older, I would go downstairs to the adult library and wander among the stacks enjoying the scent of the books before going to find Dad in the reference area consulting the law books and catching up on his work.
So for the next several weeks, a list of my favorite books, some I have read as a child, others as an adult and some I have read more than once.
This week, Little Women by Louisa May Alcott. If you haven't read this book, you can read it for free at Project Gutenberg. You can also find a copy at your local public library or favorite bookstore.
A lovely book that brings back lots of good memories, thanks. Enjoy your weekend! Valerie
ReplyDeleteI've loved most of the film versions of this book, too.
DeleteThis book is such a wonderful story. And I love how it is girl power. Something not as common in books from its time. It makes me want to read more of Louisa Alcott. Happy Saturday! I'm excited for the cool but some sun would be nice. Can I hope for even a glimse?
ReplyDeleteI've read Jo's Boys, 8 Cousins, and Little Men, but Little Women was the best
DeleteI don't think I've ever read the book but I've enjoyed the movies! ;)
ReplyDeleteI love the movies though not too crazy about the one with Winona Ryder
DeleteI LOVED LITTLE WOMEN. It was one of my favorites and one of the few that wasn't a horse story:)
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DeleteI loved this book. I remember the day I discovered that the one commonly available (in the library and at home) was abridged. Then I saw how long the unabridged copy was. Wow! I read it, though :)
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DeleteI think it's time I read this series - i never did.
ReplyDeleteIt's a sweet coming of age story
DeleteAs sad as I am to admit it, I've never read this. I was delighted to see the Project Gutenberg where reading their books is always free. Thanks for the link. Now I just need about six more hours in my day and I'll be in good shape!
ReplyDeleteDon't we all need extra time! 😺
DeleteI don't think I have ever read this book.
ReplyDeleteIt was probably not a popular book when you were young.
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