Civil War: Hospital Sketches

By Louisa May Alcott


Most people don't know Louisa May Alcott wrote anything besides Little Women. I sure didn't! I have a professor friend that I talk to a lot about books, feminism, and the civil war with. She is awesome! She keeps loaning me books and giving me movies and essays to read. I love it. This was one of those here read this books of hers. It is the fiction version of Louisa's six week term of being a civil war nurse. It is fascinating. If you ever get a chance read it!!!! I know it is going on my bookshelf.

Gone with the Wind

I just finish listening to the audiobook of Gone with the Wind. Good god that book is long! I have to admit I hated Scarlett. Well to be honest the only character I really liked was Melanie. I am extremely proud that I read it. I do love the era it was written about. I do think it had too many climaxes, I got bored. The ending was fitting for Scarlett's character but I still didn't like it. I am glad I read it and I encourage everyone to read it at least once, but I won't be buying a copy. Thanks and happy reading!