This is a great introduction to historic writing. Yes, this book was and still is billed as a true story, but if you delve deeper into the story, you can find plenty of evidence of embellishment. But...is it fiction? Or is this embellishment still truth? One could argue that this is actually how Alcott saw and remembered the events. Or she could have intentionally embellished events to increase sympathy for the cause. This is why studying history isn't about memorizing dates and looking at the world as though it's black and white.
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Yes I've read every book listed here. That doesn't mean that I've always agreed with the content. I make a habit of reading things that are outside my comfort zone in an effort to try to understand people who are different than me.
That being said, if you have something negative to say, keep it to yourself and maybe read the book you're about to bash me about. You might learn something. If you want to start an honest conversation, feel more than welcome.
If you have a book recommendation, I'd love to hear it!