When I was a little girl some of my favorite books were the Little House on the Prairie books. I remember reading them with my mom and loving Laura and her story. These books made me wish that I had grown up back in her time. I wanted to be Laura's friend SO badly! My mom also loved these books, to the point that when I was 9 or 10 we went and visited some of the homes Laura writes about in these books. While I don't remember much about the homes we visited I do remember how awesome it was to see places that my childhood hero actually lived in and wrote about. It was one pretty sweet history lesson. It's been a long time since I've read these books. Many other authors have captured my attention since then, but Laura Ingalls Wilder and her books will always hold a special place in my heart. She was one of my first favorites and really turned me on to how awesome the wonderful world of reading can be.
This particular book is a compilation of some of Laura Ingalls Wilder and Rose Wilder Lane's writings that didn't make it into the stories. A lot of the articles are pieces that these ladies wrote for their local newspapers. There isn't any particular story line to this book because it is a compilation. Anderson does provide some historical background to each entry which helps readers place what was going on in the Wilders' lives at the time that piece was written.
I loved reading this book and getting some more information about one of my favorite authors! I think it would be neat to re read this book as I read the Little House on the Prairie books. Reading this book has made me want to reread the series. While I haven't started it yet, I think that will be a project I take on this year. I have been so focused on finding new books or more intellectual books that I have forgotten some of the classic books from my childhood. It's time that I revisit them and give them the attention they deserve!
Until next time (which will probably be after I eat lunch :) ),
Tara
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