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EPISODE · Oct 10, 2025 · 30 MIN

Little Women by Louisa May Alcott (1869)

from Classic Books in 30 Minutes: Western and World Literature for Busy People · host Adam Diament

What does it mean to grow up, to dream big, and to find your own voice in a world that doesn't always listen? Little Women by Louisa May Alcott takes us inside the lives of the March sisters—Meg, Jo, Beth, and Amy—as they face love, loss, ambition, and the everyday struggles of family life. It's a story that feels both timeless and personal, whether you connect with Jo's fierce independence, Beth's quiet strength, or Amy's artistic drive. More than a coming-of-age tale, it's a meditation on resilience, sisterhood, and the many shapes that happiness can take. If you've ever wrestled with balancing your own dreams against family expectations, this is the episode you won't want to miss.

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