Monday, August 13, 2012

Becoming Laura Ingalls Wilder by John E. Miller, 306 pages

This is a nonfiction look at the woman who became a part of literary greatness, known as Laura Ingalls Wilder. Her books have been thrilling not only children but also adults since they first came out, and with the television, the Ingalls family are known worldwide. But who was the woman behind these books? The author explores Laura's life, the struggles she went through, and the tulmutuous relationship she had with her only daughter, Rose Wilder Lane. Rose was responsible for editing the Little House books, but Laura left few letters behind to show just how much was her and how much was Rose. While at times this book shattered some of my beloved misconceptions about Laura, I still admire this spunky woman who traveled the prairies as a child in a covered wagon and crossed the country by plane as a senior citizen. This book was well-written and very detailed, and gave an incredible look at not only Laura's life but also her famous daughter, Rose.

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