Where Adventures Lead Us: ‘Louisa May Alcott: A Child’s Biography’

We should not be afraid of jumping into life's adventures, as each one is special and meaningful. Yuganov Konstantin/Shutterstock

Some people journey far from home to seek adventure, while others wait for adventures to come softly upon them.

In her short story, “Louisa May Alcott: A Child’s Biography,” Louisa May Alcott tells of a 6-year-old Louisa who actively seeks out adventures. At this young age, she has the terrible habit of running away.

Looking For Adventure

On a beautiful morning, after her mother helps her dress, the little Louisa sneaks out and runs away as fast as she can. She has no plan: “She does not care so very much just where she goes so long as she is having an adventure, all by herself.”