Meg, Jo, Beth and Amy manage to lead interesting lives despite Father's absence at war and the family's lack of money. Whether they're putting on a play or forming a secret society, their gaiety is infectious. Written from Louisa May Alcott's girl own experiences, this remarkable novel has been treasured for generations. Read by Sandra Burr. About the Author Louisa May Alcott (1832-1888) won international renown with the publishing of Little Women girls and its sequel, Good Wives. Her works include An Old Fashioned Girl, Eight Cousins and Jack and Jill. Alcott grew up in Concord, Massachusetts, where her family became friend with such literary greats as Henry David Thoreau and Ralph Waldo Emerson.
