Little Women by Louisa May Alcott is an amazing story about four sisters that are completely different in every single way. The first sister is Meg; she is the oldest and the wisest of the four. The second sister is Jo; she is tomboyish, independent and hot-tempered. The third sister is Beth; she is a selfless person that is always genuinely kind to everybody. Finally, the youngest sister is Amy; she is somewhat spoiled and envious of the other girls who are wealthier than she is. Alcott did an incredible job on making these characters so realistic and so relatable. The story starts off with the March family left to survive on their own when their father went to protect his country during the Civil War. The girls then had to accept the fact that they were in poverty. Along the course of the story they learned to appreciate the things they had; in addition, every single one of them goes through a period of character growth and mature as they get older. They’re all so perfectly imperfect that you can’t help but love them.
“I am not afraid of storms, for I am learning how to sail my ship” (Alcott 206). This quote perfectly relates to the theme because the girls gradually begin to realize that they are not perfect; thus, they should embrace their flaws. Furthermore, the girls learn how to stand up for themselves and not be afraid of the people who belittle them.
Out of all the characters, I felt like I can relate to Jo the most. She’s incredibly independent and so full of ambition. I can relate to her when she says that she wants to be remembered and be something truly great in life. I could definitely feel her pain when her sister Beth died; I just felt like comforting her and giving her a hug. Jo is a true gem
I thought Little Women was an incredible book that went beyond my expectations. The characters are incredibly charming; they are strong willed and do not let others control their lives. The book was first publicized in 1868 and I can see why it’s still considered a classic one hundred and forty-six years later. The most memorable part of the book in my opinion was when the March family selflessly gave away their Christmas breakfast to a poor family in need. Although I love Little Women, I would have loved it much more if Jo did not reject Laurie; additionally, I did not enjoy the part where Laurie marries Amy instead. Overall, I thought it was completely original and unique.
  I would without doubt recommend Little Women to a peer because it has romance humor and sadness all at once; it will make you have an emotional roller coaster. This book appeals to all kinds of people, especially women. This book is extremely realistic and does not sugar-coat things. It truly is a true classic.