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Scribbles, Sorrows, and Russet Leather Boots

By: Liz Rosenberg, Diana Sudyka
Narrated by: Wendy Tremont King
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Moody and restless, teenage Louisa longed for freedom. Faced with the expectations of her loving but hapless family, the Alcotts, and of 19th-century New England society, she struggled to find her place.

On long meandering runs through the woods behind Orchard House, she thought about a future where she could write and think and dream. Undaunted by periods of abject poverty and enriched by friendships with some of the greatest minds of her time and place, she was determined to have this future, no matter the cost.

Drawing on the surviving journals and letters of Louisa May Alcott and her family and friends, author and poet Liz Rosenberg reunites the beloved author of Little Women with her most ardent fans. In this warm and sometimes heartbreaking biography, Rosenberg delves deep into the oftentimes secretive life of a woman who was ahead of her time, imbued with social conscience, and always moving toward her future with a determination that would bring her fame, tragedy, and the realization of her biggest dreams.

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The hard working Louisa May

Louisa May's life was filled with hardship and hard work and complicated parents. She was so much more than Little Women. I thoroughly enjoyed listening to this biography. I listened at 1.2 speed which was perfect listening. I appreciated hearing all the passages from the various journals, giving a nice feel for the writers community in which she lived.

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