--- product_id: 36233094 title: "Louisa May Alcott: A Personal Biography" price: "€ 43.17" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.hr/products/36233094-louisa-may-alcott-a-personal-biography store_origin: HR region: Croatia --- # Louisa May Alcott: A Personal Biography **Price:** € 43.17 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Louisa May Alcott: A Personal Biography - **How much does it cost?** € 43.17 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.hr](https://www.desertcart.hr/products/36233094-louisa-may-alcott-a-personal-biography) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Louisa May Alcott: A Personal Biography [Cheever, Susan] on desertcart.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Louisa May Alcott: A Personal Biography Review: Everybody seems to complain, but… - I noticed on Good Reads that a lot of people complained about the same things with the book. The first thing is that the author offers opinions — frankly, with the subtitle of “a personal biography” I assumed this was going to be somewhat subjective, and in the intro the author does talk about her personal connection to “Little Women” and to this journey. The second was that some people felt that too much space was given to the people around her, the communities and movements her family was a part of. I’m not sure what to say about this, because when you’re talking about the development of a human being, especially in but not relegated to childhood,, the background and events they are a part of shape who a person becomes. You can’t have the one without some of the other, unless you want an elementary level biography. I found it a very good read. And the authors approach felt like discussing what was known of Alcott’s life with a good friend who was also a curious fan, who had stopped in for tea and biscuits and stayed till the sun was setting and dinner should have been started. Review: Great take on a great writer! - Rather than give us a dutiful all-too-typical recitation of chronological facts, Susan Cheever has elected to tread new territory, to create a reflection not only in the life of L. M. Alcott, but a reflection on the meaning of her life and what that holds for us today. Naturally, to accomplish this Susan Cheever had to borrow the "new journalism" approach of injecting her own thoughts and inexperiences into the text; but rather than detract from her subject in doing so, Cheever has achieved a rare hybrid of biography and personal memoir in which the subject's accomplishments serve to illuminate the way we live our lives today. Part of what makes Little Women a timeless classic is how we can reach across the centuries and relate to the sisters joys and sorrows. Susan Cheever has built upon and extended this quality. In short, she gives us a Louisa May Alcott for our time. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #1,455,434 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #3,834 in Author Biographies #8,109 in Women's Biographies #12,994 in Historical Biographies (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars (113) | | Dimensions | 5.5 x 0.8 x 8.44 inches | | Edition | Reprint | | ISBN-10 | 1416569928 | | ISBN-13 | 978-1416569923 | | Item Weight | 10.4 ounces | | Language | English | | Print length | 298 pages | | Publication date | November 8, 2011 | | Publisher | Simon & Schuster | ## Images ![Louisa May Alcott: A Personal Biography - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71oJcBIH65L.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Everybody seems to complain, but… *by R***R on September 28, 2024* I noticed on Good Reads that a lot of people complained about the same things with the book. The first thing is that the author offers opinions — frankly, with the subtitle of “a personal biography” I assumed this was going to be somewhat subjective, and in the intro the author does talk about her personal connection to “Little Women” and to this journey. The second was that some people felt that too much space was given to the people around her, the communities and movements her family was a part of. I’m not sure what to say about this, because when you’re talking about the development of a human being, especially in but not relegated to childhood,, the background and events they are a part of shape who a person becomes. You can’t have the one without some of the other, unless you want an elementary level biography. I found it a very good read. And the authors approach felt like discussing what was known of Alcott’s life with a good friend who was also a curious fan, who had stopped in for tea and biscuits and stayed till the sun was setting and dinner should have been started. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great take on a great writer! *by D***Z on August 13, 2013* Rather than give us a dutiful all-too-typical recitation of chronological facts, Susan Cheever has elected to tread new territory, to create a reflection not only in the life of L. M. Alcott, but a reflection on the meaning of her life and what that holds for us today. Naturally, to accomplish this Susan Cheever had to borrow the "new journalism" approach of injecting her own thoughts and inexperiences into the text; but rather than detract from her subject in doing so, Cheever has achieved a rare hybrid of biography and personal memoir in which the subject's accomplishments serve to illuminate the way we live our lives today. Part of what makes Little Women a timeless classic is how we can reach across the centuries and relate to the sisters joys and sorrows. Susan Cheever has built upon and extended this quality. In short, she gives us a Louisa May Alcott for our time. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Interesting look at the life of this remarkable author in ... *by K***R on December 12, 2016* Interesting look at the life of this remarkable author in the context of the world situation during her lifetime as well as personal friendships with neighbors.. Quite compelling. ## Frequently Bought Together - Louisa May Alcott: A Personal Biography - Marmee & Louisa: The Untold Story of Louisa May Alcott and Her Mother - Louisa May Alcott: A Life from Beginning to End (Biographies of American Authors) --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.hr/products/36233094-louisa-may-alcott-a-personal-biography](https://www.desertcart.hr/products/36233094-louisa-may-alcott-a-personal-biography) --- *Product available on Desertcart Croatia* *Store origin: HR* *Last updated: 2026-06-03*