volume six | issue one | january 2011
Credits DESIGNER / WRITER Laura Amaro Digital Media Design Technology ILLUSTRATOR Paola Constante Digital Media Design Technology EDITORS Melani Zuniga Coordinator of Publications
Welding Technology Makes Sparks
Ker i Gutierrez Director of Marketing
by: Freddy Rodriguez
STAFF WRITER Dave Ralph Communications Writer
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Fir st Day of Class Spring 2011 Semester Hypnopalooza Get hypnotized by comedian hypnotist, Rich Aimes. Mar tin Luther King, Jr. Day Observed holiday. TSTC Campus will be closed. Mr. & Ms. TSTC Scholar ship Competition Info Session Call 956.364.4342 for more info. Welcome Week Live entertainment, student club booths, and much more! Student Center | 11:30AM - 1PM SGA Applications Available Want to be a student leader? Call 956.364.4370 for more info. Tennis Tour nament Tennis Court18:30AM. Call 364.4344 for info. Mr. & Ms. TSTC Application Deadline Become TSTC’s new ambassador. Call 956.364.4342 for more info.
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Hey there, Mustangs! A L ETTER FRO M YO U R S G A PR E S I D E N T
First of all, I would like to welcome all our new students to a new semester here at TSTC! To our returning students, welcome back and hope you all had a safe and happy holiday break! The Student Government Association is so excited and ready to start fresh for the year 2011! We hope that everyone enjoyed the events from the fall semester. We had Scooby Doo Night, Fallfest, and our annual Turkey Bowling. We had such a blast in 2010! Check out the campus calendar to see what we have planned for January! If you have any questions or concerns, please stop by the SGA Office in the Student Center Room 122 or contact us at 956.364.4342. Our door is always open and we love to hear from you!
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TECHNICAL & ACADEMIC DIVISIONS Allied Health Computers Engineering General Education Industrial/Manufacturing College Readiness & Advancement
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Academic Core Field of Study: Business Field of Study: Communication Agricultural Technology Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Technology Associate Degree Nursing Prep Courses Associate of Science Degrees Biology Computer Science Engineering Health Professions Mathematics Nursing Preparatory Physics Auto Collision Technology Automotive Technician/Ford MLR Aviation Maintenance Technology Biology Biomedical Equipment Technology Building Construction Technology Business and Behavioral/Social Science Business/Office Technology Chemical/Environmental Technology Communication and Humanities Computer Drafting & Design Technology/GIS/GPS Computer Networking and Security Technology Computer Systems Management Technology Computer Science Software Development Culinary Arts Dental Assistant Dental Hygiene Dental Laboratory Technology Developmental English Developmental Math Digital Media Design Technology English Health Information Technology Machining Technology Math/Physics Mechatronics Technology Medical Assistant Medical Information Specialist/Transcriptionist Nurse Assistant Spanish Surgical Technology Teacher Assistant Telecommunications Technology Welding Technology Wind Energy Technology Vocational Nursing
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Barb Bennett Dr. Edna Claus Fernando Figueroa Frank Lewis Adan Gutierrez Javier De Leon
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Admissions & Records ................................................................................956.364.4320
Student Services ...........Monday - Thursday 8AM - 6PM | Friday 8AM - 5PM | Saturday 8AM - 12PM
Adult Continuing Education.......................................................................956.364.4606
Corporate College Building....................................................................................Monday - Friday 8AM - 5PM
Bookstore ..................................................................................................... 956.364.4441
Student Center Fall/Spring Semester ............................Monday - Thursday 7:45AM - 5:30PM | Friday 7:45AM - 5PM Summer Semester (hours may vary)...............Monday - Thursday 8AM - 5PM | Friday 8AM - 1PM
Student Receivables.................................................................................... 956.364.4409
Student Services Building.........................................................................................Monday - Friday 8AM - 5PM
Cafeteria.........................................................................................................956.364.4450
Student Center ....................................................................Breakfast 7AM - 10:30PM | Lunch 11AM - 2PM
Career & Placement Services................................................................... 956.364.4106
Student Center ..............................................................................................................Monday - Friday 8AM - 5PM
Cashiers......................................................................................................... 956.364.4414
Student Services ...........Monday - Thursday 8AM - 6PM | Friday 8AM - 5PM | Saturday 8AM - 12PM
College Information Office (New Students)......................................... 956.364.4117
Student Services ...........Monday - Thursday 8AM - 6PM | Friday 8AM - 5PM | Saturday 8AM - 12PM
College Housing .......................................................................................... 956.364.4235
Dorm G-2.........................................................................................................................Monday - Friday 8AM - 5PM
College Police ............................................................................................. 956.364.4220
Auxiliary Services Building.......................................................................................Monday - Friday 8AM - 5PM
College Police, Emergency ( After 5 PM & Weekends).......................... 956.364.4911 Counseling & Testing................................................................................... 956.364.4310
Student Services Building .....................................Monday - Thursday 8AM - 6PM | Friday 8AM - 5PM
Curriculum Office ....................................................................................... 956.364.4604
Administration/Industrial Building........................................................................Monday - Friday 8AM - 5PM
Dual Enrollment .......................................................................................... 956.364.4188
College Readiness & Advancement Building.................................................Monday - Friday 8AM - 5PM
Financial Aid.................................................................................................. 956.364.4330
Student Services Building.........................................................................................Monday - Friday 8AM - 5PM ...........Monday - Thursday (Counter Only) 8AM - 6PM | Saturday (Counter Only) 8AM - 12PM
Help Desk (Technical Support)................................................................ 956.364.5000
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Human & Organization Development.................................................... 956.364.4042
Industrial Technology Building ................................................................................Monday - Friday 8AM - 5PM
Intramural Sports ........................................................................................ 956.364.4340
Wellness & Sports Center................................................................................Monday - Thursday 8AM - 9PM ........................................................................................................................Friday 10AM - 2PM; Sunday 3PM - 7PM
Learning Resource Center........................................................................ 956.364.4608
Monday - Thursday 7:30AM - 8PM | Friday 7:30AM - 5PM ..................................................................................................................Saturday 10AM - 4PM, Sunday 1PM - 4PM
President’s Office ........................................................................................ 956.364.4021
Industrial Technology Building ................................................................................Monday - Friday 8AM - 5PM
Marketing Department .............................................................................. 956.364.4111
Student Services Building .......................................................................................Monday - Friday 8AM - 5PM
Student Health Services
Student Center ...............................................................................................................................................956.364.4305 .......................................................Monday - Thursday 8AM - 10PM | Friday 8AM - 12PM | 1PM - 5PM Student Housing Office..............................................................................................................................956.364.4235 ...........................................................................................................................................Monday - Thursday 5PM - 9PM
Student Life Office ...................................................................................... 956.364.4304
Student Center ............................................................................Monday - Friday 8AM - 12PM | 1PM - 5PM
Support Services ......................................................................................... 956.364.4520
Auxiliary Services ......................................................................Monday - Friday 8AM - 12PM | 1PM - 5PM
Student Success ........................................................................................... 956.364.4109
Biomedical/Dental Lab Building D ...................................................................Monday - Friday 8AM - 5PM
TSTC Operator........................................................ 956.364.4000 or 1.800.852.8784
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Family Education Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA) Under the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act of 1974, the following is designated as directory information and may be made public unless the student desires to withhold all or any portion of it: name, local address, classification of coursework level, enrollment status, major field of study, participation in officially recognized activities and sports, weight and height of members of athletic teams, dates of college attendance, degrees, certificates and awards received and most recent previous educational agency or institution attended by the student.
1. the right to inspect and review the academic record.
A currently enrolled student may prohibit the release of directory information by completing an appropriate request form in the Office of Admissions and Records during registration or within the first five (5) class days of each term. Under the Privacy Act of 1974, official records are not open to the public and will not be divulged without consent from the student.
3. the right of a student to consent to the release of semester credit hours taken at other institutions to the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.
Minors attending the college have the same right regarding their records as adult students. If a student is still a legal dependent of a parent or guardian, the parent has the right to access the records of the dependent student provided the parent can establish this dependency as defined by the Internal Revenue Code of 1954, section 152. This request must be made in person at the Office of Admissions and Records by providing a copy of the most recent federal income tax return and required picture identification. TSTC Harlingen complies with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act and informs students of their rights under the act. Student’s rights covered by the act are as follows:
2. the intent of TSTC Harlingen is to limit the disclosure of information contained in a student’s academic record under the following circumstances: a. with the student’s prior written consent; b. as an item of directory information which the student has not refused the college to disclose; or c. under the FERPA provisions which allow a college to disclose information without the student’s prior written consent.
4. the right of a student to petition TSTC Harlingen to amend or correct any part of his/her academic record which is believed to be inaccurate, misleading, or in violation of the privacy or other rights of the student. When the college decides it will not amend or correct a student’s record, the student has the right to a hearing to present evidence that the record is inaccurate, misleading, or in violation of the privacy or other rights of the student. 5. the right of any person to file a complaint with the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act Office, Department of Education, Family Policy Compliance Office, 400 Maryland Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20202-4605, if TSTC Harlingen violates the FERPA. If you have any questions concerning disclosure of information, contact the Office of Admissions and Records at 956.364.4320.
Support Services Office Participants of the Student Development Healthy Lifestyle Mini Institute were treated to a graduation ceremony and luncheon where they received a certificate for their accomplishment. The initiative was started by the Student Development Division to encourage critical thinking. Students who attend three of four workshops facilitated by the Support Services Office throughout the fall semester were honored at the luncheon.
Want to par ticipate in the Spring 2011 Mini-Institute?
For more information, contact the Support Services Office at 364.4520.
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Advice
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Looking for a little advice but embarrassed to write to your local newspaper?
Advice Ally is here for you! She will offer you free personal advice and provide a new perspective on your problems and questions.
Advice is not limited to just relationship problems. Expertise on campus resources is also offered. No question or problem is too much for Advice Ally! E-mail advice.ally36@gmail.com and include your topic on the subject line. Name need not be included.
Remember, Advice Ally only provides a different perspective on a topic; she is not a licensed therapist.
LOOKING FOR
COLLEGE ADVICE? Office of Student Success 956.364.4163 | D-138 www.harlingen.tstc.edu/oss
Veterans Day Celebration
LOOKING FOR
SUPPORT? Veterans Support Group
Offers support with Veteran concerns and issues. Meets the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of every month at 12PM in the LRC. Led by Anna Castillo, LPC from Tropical Texas Behavioral Center in Edinburg. For more information call 956.364.4310.
Veteran Student Alliance Club
Provides outreach and assistance for the needs and goals of our Veterans, while providing service to our college and community. Meets on Thursdays at 12PM in Student Center Room 127. Contact Advisor Josh Hernandez at 956.364.4142.
Types of VA Benefits Through TSTC’s Financial Aid Office
• Montgomery G.I. Bill (Chapter 30) • VA Vocational Rehabilitation (Chapter 31) • Veteran's Educational Assistance Program (VEAP or Chapter 32) • Post 9/11 G.I. Bill (Chapter 33) • Dependent's and Survivor's Educational Assisstance Program (Chapter 35) • Montgomery G.I Bill for Selective Reserves (Chapter 1606) • Resserve Educational Assistance Program (Chapter 1607/REAP) • Hazlewood Act
For more information
http://harlingen.tstc.edu/FinancialAid/veteranaffairs.aspx
All veterans applying or receiving veteran's educational assistance must apply and have a current financial aid application on file for continued certification of their courses effective Fall 2006 and ongoing. Mustang Magazine | January 2011
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Spotlight Dental hygienist works with ‘Kool Smiles’ by Dave Ralph
Dental Hygiene majors are recognizable due to their bright smiles and one of the brightest smiles among the May 2010 graduates belonged to Joe Vela, a dental hygienist at “Kool Smiles” in Laredo.
He’s also quite recognizable standing at a height of 6 feet, 7 inches. He is one of a very few students to score a perfect 100 on the clinical exam for the Western Regional Examination Board, said Barb Bennett, co-director of the Allied Health Technology Division at TSTC Harlingen. “The Harlingen program has a 97 percent passing rate for the national boards because it’s a very tough program that thoroughly prepares its graduates,” Vela said. “I wanted a career where I would not worry about down-sizing for personnel. I also wanted good hours, good pay and a good income for my family.” He said that experiencing the “real world” of dental clinics during rotations, working closely with faculty and leading community service projects gave him a well rounded education.
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Joe Vela Associate of Applied Science degree in Dental Hygiene May 2010 / TSTC Harlingen Dental Hygienist for Kool Smiles in Laredo, TX
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Student Guide IMPORTANT OFFICE HOURS AND CONTACT INFORMATION LRC
Cool Room
ID Center
Game Room
Bookstore
Student ID Center | 956.364.4352 Monday - Friday: 8AM - 5PM Game Room | 956.364.4352 Monday - Friday: 9AM - 5PM Cool Room | 956.364.4352 Monday - Friday: 9AM - 5PM eSpace Cafe | 956.364.4352 Monday - Friday: 9AM - 5PM
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Cafeteria / Dining Area 956.364.4450 Monday - Friday Breakfast: 7AM - 10:30AM Lunch: 11AM - 2PM Check out the weekly menus in the Mustang e-Blast. Wellness & Sports Center 956.364.4340 or 956.364.4341 Monday - Friday: 8AM - 9PM Friday - Saturday: 10AM - 2PM
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Learning Resource Center 956.364.4608 Monday - Thursday: 7:30AM - 8PM Friday: 7:30AM - 5PM Saturday: 10AM - 4PM Sunday: 1PM - 4PM College Bookstore | 956.364.4441 Monday - Thursday: 7:45AM - 5:30PM Friday: 7:45AM - 5PM
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STUDENT LIFE CLUB? PROGRAM CLUBS ACR Club Advisor . . . . . . . . . . . . .ruben.delarosa@harlingen.tstc.edu Autobody SkillsUSA Advisor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .donald.wilt@harlingen.tstc.edu Aviation Club Advisor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .tom.cross@harlingen.tstc.edu Biomedical Equipment Cl ub Advisor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .robert.rivera@harlingen.tstc.edu Chemical Environmental Club Advisor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .roel.flores@harlingen.tstc.edu CDDT Club Advisor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .hector.yanez@harlingen.tstc.edu CNST Club Advisor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .tony.santos@harlingen.tstc.edu Meetings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Thursdays | 12PM | S-143 CSMT Club | csmt-club.webs.com Advisor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .liz.martinez@harlingen.tstc.edu Meetings . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Wednesdays |12:30PM | G-110
For more information: SGA Office | 956.364.4343 www.harlingen.tstc.edu/studentlife Need to update your club’s information? Contact us at phdclub@gmail.com
Precision Machining Technology Club Advisor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ricardo.limas@harlingen.tstc.edu SADHA I Advisor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .raquel.rico@harlingen.tstc.edu SADHA II Advisor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .eva.euler@harlingen.tstc.edu Sigma Kappa Delta Advisor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .nicki.cone@harlingen.tstc.edu Surgical Technology Club Advisor . . . . . . . . . . . .yolanda.ramirez@harlingen.tstc.edu Telecommunications Technology Club Advisor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .dan.bodnar@harlingen.tstc.edu Vocational Nur sing Club Advisor . . . .adriana.hinojosa-vassberg@harlingen.tstc.edu SPECIAL INTEREST CLUBS Catholic Campus Ministr y Sign Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Tuesdays | 12:35PM | J-117 Prayer Meeting . . . . . . . . . .Wednesdays | 12:30PM | J-105
MEA I (Medical Assisting Club) Advisor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .melissa.nieto@harlingen.tstc.edu
Chr istian Bible Study Fellowship Club Advisor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .sessia.wyche@harlingen.tstc.edu Meetings . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Wednesdays | 12:15PM | W-219
MEA II (Medical Assisting Club) Advisor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .melissa.nieto@harlingen.tstc.edu
Cultural Destination Club Advisor . . . . . . . . . . . .zoe.lincoln-dizol@harlingen.tstc.edu
Advertise your club! • Advertise your fundraisers! • Share your meeting times! • Let your presence be known!
El Club De Español Advisor . . . . . . . . . . .yanina.hernandez@harlingen.tstc.edu Meetings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Thursdays | 4:00PM | W-208 Environmental Club | tstcenvironmentalclub@yahoo.com Advisor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .sarah.merrill@harlingen.tstc.edu Gay Str aight Alliance Pride Club Advisor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .liz.silva@harlingen.tstc.edu Humanities and Ar ts Society Advisor . . . . . . . . . . .jennifer.rodriguez@harlingen.tstc.edu Photojour nalism and Design Club Advisor . . . . . . . . . . . .freddy.rodriguez@harlingen.tstc.edu Meetings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Mondays | 12:15PM | S-129 Role Play Gamer s S ociety Meetings . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Mondays | 12PM | SC Cafeteria Science Engineer ing Math Major s Or ganization Advisor . . . . . . . . . . .Hossein.Pezeshki@harlingen.tstc.edu Veter an Student Alliance Club Advisors . . . . . . . . . . .Josh.Hernandez@harlingen.tstc.edu Rey.Burnias@harlingen.tstc.edu Meetings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Thursdays | 12PM | SC-127
FREE! Contact us for more information! e-mail: phdclub@gmail.com phone: 956.364.4260
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entertainment
Legend of the Guardians: The Owls of Ga’Hoole
by Laura Amaro, DMDT
A wonderful tale of courage and adventure, this film is an absolute must for everyone.
Legend of the Guardians is based on the fantasy book series Guardians of Ga'Hoole by Kathryn Lasky. The story is about a kidnapped owl, Soren, who manages to escape his attackers, the Pure Ones, and sets off to find the legendary Guardians of Ga'Hoole in order to save his family. The film focuses on the first three books in the series so a sequel to Legend of the Guardians could be in the works.
The thought of owls wearing viking-like helmets and metal claws should be enough to persuade anyone into watching this movie. The hyper-realistic animation is absolutely breathtaking. Children will love the kid-friendly humor while the battle scenes are exciting enough to not bore the most jaded teenager. A word of caution for those bringing little ones to the theater: Although the battle scenes are bloodless, they have the potential to scare younger children.
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What’s New? THIS MONTH IN FILM AND GAMING
Mass Effect 2
Dead Space 2
From Prada To Nada
LittleBigPlanet 2
The Rite Green Hornet 14 The Green Hornet FILM Rated: PG-13
By night, debonair newspaper publisher Britt Reid fights crime as a masked superhero known as The Green Hornet. At his side is martial arts expert Kato. Starring Seth Rogen, Jay Chou and Christoph Waltz.
14 The Dilemma FILM Rated: PG-13
Ronny's world is turned upside down when he inadvertently sees his best friend’s wife out with another man and makes it his mission to get answers and what will happen if he reveals the truth. Starring Vince Vaughn, Kevin James and Winona Ryder.
18 LittleBigPlanet 2 VIDEO GAME Rated: E
An inter-dimensional vacuum cleaner appears over the skies of LittleBigPlanet, threatening to destroy Craftworld. Sackboy and "The Alliance" must join forces to defeat what they call "The Negativitron."
18 Mass Effect 2 VIDEO GAME Rated: M
Two years after Commander Shepard repelled invading Reapers bent on the destruction of organic life, a mysterious new enemy has emerged. Shepard must work with Cerberus, a ruthless organization devoted to human survival at any cost, to stop the most terrifying threat mankind has ever faced.
21 The Way Back FILM Rated: PG-13
Based on the memoir of Sławomir Rawicz, this a drama film about a group of prisoners who escape from a Siberian Gulag during World War II. Starring Jim Sturgess, Colin Farrell, and Ed Harris.
25 Dead Space 2 VIDEO GAME Rated: M
Isaac Clarke Returns to Battle the Necromorph! After waking from a coma on a massive space city known as “The Sprawl,” the lone survivor of a horrific alien infestation finds himself confronting the catastrophic new nightmare.
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25 Two Worlds 2 VIDEO GAME Rated: M
Five years have passed since dramatic events brought the whole world to the edge of the abyss. The hero is a prisoner in the dungeons of Gandohar's castle. Just as despair threatens to overcome him, hope comes from where he would have least expected.
28 The Rite FILM Rated: R
A skeptical seminary student is introduced the darker side of his faith while attending exorcism school at the Vatican by an unorthodox priest. Starring Colin O’Donoghue, Anthony Hopkins and Ciarán Hinds.
28 From Prada To Nada FILM Rated: PG-13 A Latina spin on Jane Austen's "Sense and Sensibility," where two spoiled sisters who have been left penniless after their father's sudden death are forced to move in with their estranged aunt in East Los Angeles. Starring Camilla Belle, Alexa Vega and Kuno Becker.
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Bash Vegas-Style Games! Free Food! Prizes! Free Photos! Get married by Elvis! Cultural Arts Center February 10 | 7PM - 9:30PM Entrance Fee: Teddy Bear
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Cross Fire by James Patterson
Detective Alex Cross and Bree's wedding plans are put on hold when Alex is called to the scene of the perfectly executed assassination of two of Washington D.C.'s most corrupt: a dirty congressmen and an underhanded lobbyist. Next, the elusive gunman begins picking off other crooked politicians, sparking a blaze of theories--is the marksman a hero or a vigilante? With a supercharged blend of action, deception, and suspense, Cross Fire is James Patterson's most visceral and exciting Alex Cross novel ever.
The Christmas Chronicles: The Legend of Santa Claus by Tim Slover
In this new holiday classic, Tim Slover crafts a marvelous, magical novel about how Santa Claus became the man he is today. Snow is falling, and the clock ticks toward midnight on Christmas Eve while countless children, too excited to sleep, anticipate the arrival of Santa Claus. But in Tim Slover's deeply charming and utterly thrilling new novel, that's the end rather than the beginning of the story. In this richly imagined tale of Santa's origins, the man in full finally emerges.
Louisa May Alcott: A Personal Biography by Susan Cheever
Louisa May Alcott never intended to write Little Women. She had dismissed her publisher's pleas for such a novel. Written out of necessity to support her family, the book had an astounding success that changed her life. Alcott's independence defied the conventional wisdom, and her personal choices and literary legacy continue to inspire generations of women. Cheever brings a unique perspective to Louisa May Alcott's life as a woman, a daughter, and a working writer.
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