Flowers of May by Louisa May Olcott is a warm, moving novel that tells the story of an ordinary but extraordinary person. The main character, May, grows up amid the hardships and joys of youth, searching for her place in the world. The author charmingly describes the nature and relationships between the characters, making the reader a part of this special story. "Flowers of May" is a book that reminds us of the importance of friendship, family and striving for a better life.