Marmee

A Novel

De: Sarah Miller

Narrado por: Kirsten Potter

Duración: 14 h y 18 m

Resumen del Editor

From the author of Caroline, a revealing retelling of Louisa May Alcott’s beloved Little Women, from the perspective of Margaret “Marmee” March, about the larger real-world challenges behind the cozy domestic concerns cherished by generations of readers and listeners.

In 1861, war is raging in the South, but in Concord, Massachusetts, Margaret March has her own battles to fight. With her husband serving as an army chaplain, the comfort and security of Margaret’s four daughters— Meg, Jo, Beth, and Amy—now rest on her shoulders alone. Money is tight and every month, her husband sends less and less of his salary with no explanation. Worst of all, Margaret harbors the secret that these financial hardships are largely her fault, thanks to a disastrous mistake made over a decade ago which wiped out her family’s fortune and snatched away her daughters’ chances for the education they deserve.

Yet even with all that weighs upon her, Margaret longs to do more—for the war effort, for the poor, for the cause of abolition, and most of all, for her daughters. Living by her watchwords, “Hope and keep busy,” she fills her days with humdrum charity work to keep her worries at bay. All of that is interrupted when Margaret receives a telegram from the War Department, summoning her to her husband’s bedside in Washington, D.C. While she is away, her daughter Beth falls dangerously ill, forcing Margaret to confront the possibility that the price of her own generosity toward others may be her daughter’s life.

A stunning portrait of the paragon of virtue known as Marmee, a wife left behind, a mother pushed to the brink, a woman with secrets.

Supplemental enhancement PDF accompanies the audiobook.

PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying PDF will be available in your Audible Library along with the audio.

©2022 Sarah Miller (P)2022 HarperCollins Publishers

A mother's point of view

Having loved "Little Women" as a young women to rehear the story told from a mother's perspective now that I have daughters of my own added depth to the love of the original text. A superb job done of telling the clasic story.

Unique

Unique take and writing style for the Little Women story. I believe it's important to already know the story of Little Women to appreciate this book.

A Nice Addition

How I have loved the Little Women series over the years! Visiting the house in Concord was absolute delight. This story gives a wonderful insight into the character of Marmie as a wife, mother, and influencer in the community.

A must read.

Excellent story! Kept well with the original little women, but expanded on the virtues of the real Alcott’s.

Brought me back to Little Women

The narrator was wonderful. The story was incredible. I loved remembering the details of Little Women while listening to this book. I loved thinking of Marme as an intelligent, strongly political woman raising 4 girls in the 1800’s.

True to the original Novel Little Women

I have listened to two of the authors books: Marme and Caroline. While creating a strong independent woman in Marme, there is no misplacement or uncharacteristic traits i the protagonist matriarch that threaten or lose the zeitgeist of the original novel. Brilliant!

Beautifully Done

The retelling of this classic novel from the monarch of the family Marmee was genius - a must read❤

I learned so much

Thank you for writing this book. I learned a great deal about little women and the story behind the story. I also learned more about the Civil War than I thought I could. Information about the script. Exchange was extremely fascinating and I ask one of my history teachers if she could explain the exchange to me, and she couldn’t even explain it. So thank you for bringing that up. I teach a section of Civil War when I am, I am teaching black bird house by Alice Hoffman. I appreciate this book and I will listen to it again. To see what else I can learn.

Pleasantly surprised

Clever, passionate, honest and insightful. Mrs. March’s life of advocacy, motherhood, and not only finding purpose but giving others purpose move me in ways I have not been in a long time. She did Little Women justice and shared a rich perspective I didn’t know I needed.

Excellent!

What a wonderful look into Marmee’s heart and mind! Sarah Miller, thank you for giving us Marmee’s voice.