Little Women

Little Women by Louisa May Alcott is a well-known classic that has captured the hearts of many girls. I have always loved Little Women not only for its diverse cast of characters, but also for the bits of advice at the end of most every chapter. Though the book isn’t through and through Christian based, it offers plenty of ideas and morals that point to Christianity. Little Women is essentially about the long and difficult road that comes with growing up. Each girl faces trials of her own, and has different temptations and pleasures. The girls each continue to follow trusted advice from a trusted source: Marmee. The girls have fun and learn lessons along the way, and learn to tame certain parts of their personalities. Each girl has a different and unique personality to offer, from Meg, who is motherly and slightly vain at times, to Jo, who is rebellious, excitable, and hot tempered, with a sweet side as well, especially when watching over dear Beth. Speaking of Beth she is, kind and sweet, shy and unwilling to hurt even a fly, an almost model child, an example for her sisters to follow. And finally Amy who is, quite vain, and ambitious, always wanting whatever is the height of fashion, and usually fighting with Jo. But as all her sisters, though she has things to work on she is a very sweet girl, with usually good intentions. To sum it up, Little Women is a treasured book that has been loved for generations.