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Eight Cousins – Louisa May Alcott

A book by the beloved author of “Little Women,” “Eight Cousins” is somewhat less known but just as delightful. Rose Campbell has been orphaned at the age of thirteen and is being sent to live with her two aunts, Peace and Plenty, in a huge house atop a hill which has been dubbed “The Aunt Hill.” Her uncle Alec is her official guardian, but he can’t be with her all the time, so Peace and Plenty provide her with a stable, loving atmosphere. And do they ever spoil her! Suddenly given access to all the pretty clothes, pretty toys, and … Continue reading →

Author Interview – Anne Bradshaw, Part Three

Thank you for returning for the conclusion of our conversation with LDS author Anne Bradshaw. If you missed parts one or two, click on these links. Anne, do you still write magazine articles? Yes, when time permits and when an interesting subject turns up. Where can we find articles you’ve written in the past? I’ve written numerous articles both for the LDS and National markets. Some of these can be found on Mahonri.org and in Meridian Magazine. What are some of the most frustrating things you’ve found about being a writer? I find it frustrating when my English doesn’t always … Continue reading →

Happy Halloween – Win Real Treats By Reading Media Reviews!

Why should kids have all the fun on Halloween? Why should they get all the treats? Now you can win free treats here on Families.com just by reading Media Reviews. How, you ask? I’ll tell you! My writing partner Jaime Egan and I have hidden clues in throughout our blogs for the month of October. Below is a list of questions. As you read through October’s blogs, you will find the answers to the questions. Jot them down and send a private message either to Jaime or myself with the answers included by November 8th. If all your answers are … Continue reading →

Author Review — Louisa May Alcott

Most of my information for this author review comes from the book “Invincible Louisa” by Cornelia Meigs. I began reading it for a book review, then realized that it would best be suited to a review of Louisa herself. Louisa was born in 1832 to parents Abba May and Bronson Alcott. Bronson was a peculiar man; very intellectual, very interested in things of the spirit and religion, but he had a difficult time holding down a job. For a while before he was married, he worked as a traveling peddler, going from house to house all over the countryside selling … Continue reading →

Little Women (1994)

I’m sure that somewhere along the line, you figured out that I’m a huge “Little Women” fan. I’ve read the book countless times and seen every film version of it ever made (unless they did a remake of it over in Lithuania that I haven’t heard about.) This version, with Winona Ryder, is hands-down the best. Why, you ask? I will tell you. First, a refresher course on the plot. The March family is very poor, having given most of their material wealth to those more poor than themselves. The Civil War is upon them and their father has gone … Continue reading →

Contest Results Are In – We Have a Winner!

Heather Long, you have won the media reviews contest! Send me a private message and we’ll discuss where you’d like me to ship your grand prize of a bath salt, hand lotion, and three lip glosses, courtesy of Scentiments. Wondering what the answers were? 1. What disease did Louisa May Alcott contract while working in an Army hospital? Louisa contracted typhoid after only a short time at the hospital. This really upset her; she had planned to stay her full term. 2. What was John Newbery’s nationality? John was British. 3. What did Eagle Woman change her name to? She … Continue reading →