Susan Cheever - Louisa May Alcott: A Personal Biography

Susan Cheever, novelist, memoirist, literary historian, and daughter of John Cheever, discusses her exploration of America's literary past, "Louisa May Alcott: A Personal Biography." Louisa May Alcott never intended to write "Little Women." Written out of necessity to support her family, the book had an astounding success that changed her life. Presented by Harvard Book Store. More lectures at http://forum-network.org This talk took place on October 29, 2009.