Little Women by Louisa May Alcott (January 13-22, 2005)
I have read this book in the past and it's always a pleasure to revisit the March family. The family strives to be good, do better, and bring joy to others. They serve as good role models. At the same time, their trials are often humorous and fully believable as trials of young girls and women. Meg and Amy struggle with vanity. Jo has bad temper and her tries to restrain her tomboyishness, and Beth tries to overcome her shyness. Each girl has a natural weakness that she feels the need to improve. Added to the mix, is the charismatic neighbor Laurie, who adds to the fun. As the girls grow up, Jo wishes they didn't have to change, and likewise, the reader does too.
