Its my story of growing up too!
This was the first novel that I earned as a prize, back in 5th grade when I won the "General Proficiency" in my elementary school. I have read the book over many may years. When I first read it at age 10, it was a tale of resilience as the women in the family kept it together amidst all odds. And it was a tale of giving as they helped those who were poorer than them. It rang true with what my mom said to me - "Never look up to those richer than us and think you don't have it all, instead look at the less fortunate and count your blessings". It is the first real book that I had and I am so glad Mrs Moses, my then headmistress from that tiny little elementary school presented that book to me at that beautiful pre-teen age. Gosh, I loved her and loved that school for the fantastic foundation it gave me!
As I read it in my middle school days, I never went past the initial chapters so the relationship between Jo and Laurie was puzzling to me back then.
Over the years, I read and re-read the book at different times and eventually watched a three-part drama series that was shot in the 1990s. Recently (2019), I watched another drama series"Little Men" by Louisa Mary Alcott. At the end of watching Little Men, I realized that it was actually a sequel to "Little Women"- Jo March from "Little Women" is Jo Bhaer in "Little Men".
During Christmas I was pleasantly surprised to hear that a movie version of this timeless classic that I grew up with is now running!
I can't wait to watch it! It has great critic reviews and and 8+ IMDB rating. I hope to never get tired of this.
