Few American novels are as enduring and beloved as Little Women. The story of the March girls—Meg, Jo, Beth, and Amy—is as nice and wholesome a story as you’ll find. That’s also its shortcoming for modern adult readers, though; there’s not much complexity to the characters and the story just doesn’t
For what I’m reading and loving this week. Amor Towles’s The Lincoln Highway. Halfway through and delighted. I was in the minority in my disappointment of Moscow, but this satisfies on every page so far.
If you liked March, try Spying on the South by the late Tony Horwitz. He was married to Geraldine Brooks and wrote the story by following the path of Frederick Olmsted, who later designed Central Park in NYC. Of course, he also wrote Confederates in the Attic and an account of John Brown's Raid.
Yes, I love Horwitz! He pulled Geraldine into her own Civil War fascination, which of course led to March. I read Confederates in the Attic two years back and have Spying on the South on my shelf.
Love the covers of both these books. What actionable suggestions for regular citizens like me were given for the “how to stop them” portion of the book?
Yeah — a lot of it is just getting involved in local politics to ensure fair voting practices. The problem is when you don't live in a state with major voting problems. America is essentially 50 little nations with their own rules. Makes it especially tricky.
For what I’m reading and loving this week. Amor Towles’s The Lincoln Highway. Halfway through and delighted. I was in the minority in my disappointment of Moscow, but this satisfies on every page so far.
Glad to hear it! Really looking forward to reading that one.
If you liked March, try Spying on the South by the late Tony Horwitz. He was married to Geraldine Brooks and wrote the story by following the path of Frederick Olmsted, who later designed Central Park in NYC. Of course, he also wrote Confederates in the Attic and an account of John Brown's Raid.
Yes, I love Horwitz! He pulled Geraldine into her own Civil War fascination, which of course led to March. I read Confederates in the Attic two years back and have Spying on the South on my shelf.
Love the covers of both these books. What actionable suggestions for regular citizens like me were given for the “how to stop them” portion of the book?
Yeah — a lot of it is just getting involved in local politics to ensure fair voting practices. The problem is when you don't live in a state with major voting problems. America is essentially 50 little nations with their own rules. Makes it especially tricky.
"How Civil Wars Start: And How to Stop Them" sounds very interesting. Going to try and buy it today! Thanks for the recommendation.
My pleasure, Ayelen! Hope you enjoy it.