The Life of Louisa May Alcott as told through her family 

After visiting Orchard House yesterday, and experiencing this museum I was astounded by the beautiful, unique, exquisite artwork of May Alcott. What bothered me, is the lack of recognition for May’s talents. Most of the tour is all about older sister Louisa and her writing of Little Women a wonderful book which she still is being highly recognized for writing today. But Mays’ artwork is under appreciated and needs to be recognized and she deserves in equal volumes as her sister the recognition of a talented wonderful artist that she became. I am not sure why I am bothered and disappointed that this museum has not brought forth an art book or prints of May Alcott work and achievements in the art world and in her own life. She’s also a big part of the Alcott legacy and should be honored and praised for her talent as an impeccable artist that she had become in her life.

Very well done. Louisa May Alcott, her work, and life have been a key influence since I was 12.

Very interesting, informative and impressive lecture; clearly a labor of love!

Thank you. You are a wonderful speaker. Very informative.

Thank you so much for making this

Thanks enjoyed the presentation

Awesome nice work, thoroughly enjoyed it and your pace!

Thank you for this!!!

Thank You

Thanks so much to this wonderful reader, clearly an act of love and homage to the author...bravo..can we expect more of these thoroughly researched and hugely informative bio's on important authors?

I am enjoying this video as I read the book Marmee and Louisa and am interested in your book as well. What an interesting family the Alcotts were. Their story brings to mind the remi that necessity often is the mother of invention. Would Louisa had worked as diligently without experiencing the trials and lack they did?

I have been searching and searching but I can’t seem to find what I’m looking for Possibly you can help me ? I have been looking for an unpublished book of hers from 1850 Christmas Elves I know the book was unpublished but there must be some kind of copy I can read . Would you know where I could find this ?

It’s astounding that you so skillfully avoided the Alcott’s staunch abolitionism. They helped the Underground Railroad and Bronson’s admittance of a Black child contributed to his school’s closure. If Louisa is your passion, why would you completely ignore such an important part of her beliefs?

Why did Emerson help the Alcotts so much?

~28:30 Abigail gave up work to take boarders . . .uh, NO!

I always thought the family, was well off.They started a commune??

The father was a narcissist thinking of only his philosophy not financially supporting his family. No wonder Luisa took up writing in order to help support the family.

This was excellent. Well researched and compiled. Thank you. As a result of this information, I am going to re-read Little Women 📔