I loved how Morrow not only retained some elements of the original in So Many Beginnings, but also truly adapted it. Morrow welcomes us into their lives to witness their paths diverging, their differences which peek out more and more. The ways that even with ‘freedom’ they are still being spoken for and how names may change, but behaviors do not. New hopes and dreams, while still confronting the history and racism. In many ways, So Many Beginnings feels like a slice of life.

Packed with family and ambition, Morrow tells the story of four sisters with vastly different dreams. So Many Beginnings, this historical fiction re-telling is firmly rooted in the power of the history and oppression of words. This has not impacted my review which is unbiased and honest.) (Disclaimer: I received this book from the publisher. Jo, a writer whose words are too powerful to be contained.īeth, a talented seamstress searching for a higher purpose.Īmy, a dancer eager to explore life outside her family’s home.Īs the four March sisters come into their own as independent young women, they will face first love, health struggles, heartbreak, and new horizons. Meg, a teacher who longs to find love and start a family of her own. It is where the March family has finally been able to safely put down roots with four young daughters: Black people have begun building a community of their own, a refuge from the shadow of the old life.

As the American Civil War rages on, the Freedmen’s Colony of Roanoke Island is blossoming, a haven for the recently emancipated. Keep reading this book review for my full thoughts.

Firmly rooted in history, oppression, and dreams So Many Beginnings is an emotional and tender story. Featuring a central core of family, So Many Beginnings examines ambition and love. This Little Women re-telling set in 1863 was a breath of fresh air.

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