One of the things I appreciate about Voddie is that he didn’t have everything “figured out” when he started having children. The value in family worship is something he realized over time, and he began to implement it when his oldest child was around twelve, I think. It is a good reminder that we can admire people who are farther along, but…

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Ahhh just finished it!!! Oh my goodness the ending makes you just love the whole book so much more. Ok guys, I have to confess. Jo was my favorite character. 🤭 I could have totally misread her but I just so related to her Tom boy, almost rebellious at time, brashness. I felt like this a bit in my growing up years, sometimes still at times, and…

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I haven’t said much in this discussion but I am on chapter 40 right now hoping to finish the book this week.

My favorite character is probably Laurie. He seems fun and treats all the March girls so nicely other than his pranks haha. I’m enjoying him getting to know Amy more.

Least favorite is probably Jo. She frustrates me. I just get a…

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Yes. I also loved that she said make this home happy until you get one of your own and if not be content here. Having daughters remain at home until marriage was not a concept I had growing up. And now I want our daughters to remain under their father’s care until they’re under their husband’s care. Not a very pc thing of course.

Yes! Chapter 8 has been my favorite so far. It was so sweet to read about the dad helping Marme overcome her sin of anger. And also in chapter 9. Love the way marme teaches the girls and how the chapters often end with epic parenting examples.

I’m enjoying rereading it so much! I’ve forgotten so much since childhood that it’s basically a new read. 😂🥰

Honestly, I haven’t seen the movie or read this book until now! It is way better than expected. I am not sure what I was expecting but I have been pleasantly surprised and I enjoy the great descriptions of the sisters and the mom. I am on chapter 3 right now so a little behind but I’ll catch up!

Well I read the first chapter and it is such a charming read! I watched the movie a LONG time ago- so it’s vaguely familiar from that. I love their personalities, totally get Beth’s dislike of dishes and dusting! I’m struggling to admire the Father figure though like they do (probably bc of knowing he was a Unitarian?) But how sweet that…

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Anyone read chapter 3 yet?? 😆😅😆

I’m only 2 chapters in and I’m already loving it so much!! How sweet of a relationship the girls have with their marme. ❤️❤️❤️ I love seeing how they love serving and helping her. I want to read this with my kids one day because there are so many sweet lessons. When they gave their breakfast to the unfortunate family. 😭❤️😭. Love how they play…

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Thank you for the picture Jordan! I’m definitely a visual learner, Persuasion had my brain tied up in knots this past year until I saw a character map lol. I’m so excited to read this book! I watched the movie with my sisters growing up, but have always wanted to read the book. Can’t wait to jump in this week!

oh wow, that’s sad- but maybe that’s just part of the time period? Wasn’t Jane Austin’s life some what sad also? But what a blessing she must have been to her family to help where others fell short. Looking forward to participating! Really grateful I had this on my bookcase. I do love vintage stories! Thanks Jacy for leading the discussion.

In case anyone else is a visual learner like me. 👌🏻

I just joined the F&F community for the book club after listening to the podcast. My book will arrive late, but I’m excited to (hopefully) catch up and stay on track with everyone 🙂

Thanks for this summary on Alcott’s life. I’ve read Little Women, but never bothered to look her up. I see several parts of herself in two of the characters.

This book is SUCH an encouraging story full of good lessons. I’m excited we are beginning it!

Just ordered my book! This book was one of my mom’s fav as a child. I

Remember she had her childhood book on our bookshelf! I hope I can locate that old copy too.

This looks like a fun list! I know of many of these authors, but haven’t read their works. Thanks for putting this together!