Pam Sockness. Roscoe, IL. I have loved to read since the day I picked up a book by Louisa May Alcott, Little Women, the book gave me a chance to escape into a world of adventure. I would not be the person I am now if it wasn't for books. I read that book when I was 9 years old and I'm still an avid reader at 60 years old. I have used a old damaged Little Women book to decorate my Free Library because of my love for the book.