Blog everyday in September: Day 6 National Read a book day

I follow a blog about motherhood and saw that the writer did a 'blog ever day in August' challenge and I really enjoyed reading it, so I have decided to take part in Chickywiggle's blog every day in September

Day six: National Read a book day

This book is wonderful.

A quick synopsis - four sisters growing up in an America at war with itself. Trials and tribulations of sisterhood as children, and then growing up and out of the family home and the new challenges that face them.

I first read this book while I was in Sri Lanka when I was 19 - I just picked it up in a 'library' in one of the travel lodge/hostels we stayed in. Since then I read at least once a year because I love it so much. The main character, Jo, is a reflection of Louisa May Alcott (LMA) and her family life is a reflection of that of LMA.

Sections of the book that touch my heart:

• The kindness of their mother is passed through to her lovely daughters - this is shown in the book as charity to poverty stricken family, as well as to the kind gentleman living next door.
• Their kindness is reflected back upon them and so gratefully received - when Beth receives a piano.
• The friendship between Jo and 'the Laurence boy'. This touched me so much that my son is called Lawrence.

Highly recommended - tissues required!