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Louisa May Alcott

(Nov 28, 1832 - Mar 16, 1888)

The Little Women Trilogy

""I am not afraid of storms, for I am learning how to sail my ship.""

— Little Women

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Louisa May Alcott: The Woman Behind 'Little Women'

Directed by Directed by Nancy Porter

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December 15, 2009

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