5/10/2023 0 Comments The Other Alcott by Elise Hooper![]() Now, it’s time to learn the truth about the “real Amy” - Louisa’s sister, May. Many of us grew up knowing the story of the March sisters, heroines of Little Womenby Louisa May Alcott. But while most fans cheer on Jo March, based on Louisa herself, Amy March is often the least favorite sister. ![]() Here is a description of this engaging novel, published in the fall of 2017, reprinted by permission of the publisher, William Morrow: The youngest of the Alcott sisters, she was the inspiration for the character of Amy March in Little Women. May (who, after she married, was known as May Alcott Nieriker) was a talented artist in her own right.Īs she seeks to establish her own identity apart from the close-knit family, the personality of a dynamic and determined young woman, in many ways ahead of her time, unfolds. The Other Alcott by Elise Hooper, the author’s debut novel, is a believable imagining of the life of May Alcott. ![]()
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