I Took Fashion Advice From Louisa May Alcott
The writer dressed like her favorite lit heroines until her younger sister gave her a Meg March–like makeover, and brought some va-va-voom to her life.
Little Women
Jo March Saved My Life
“50 Shades of Grey’s” Anastasia may appear awkward. But Alcott’s gawky YA heroine, and others like her, lent hope to this writer—who grew up amid chaos—that she could face anything.