Prairie Tale
A Memoir
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4.3 • 190 Ratings
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- $9.99
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Publisher Description
A fascinating, heartbreaking, and ultimately uplifting tale of self-discovery from the beloved actress who earned a permanent place in the hears of millions for her role in Little House on the Prarie when she was just a child.
To fans of the hugely successful television series Little House on the Prairie, Melissa Gilbert grew up in a fantasy world with a larger-than-life father, friends and family she could count on, and plenty of animals to play with. Children across the country dreamed of the Ingalls’ idyllic life—and so did Melissa.
With candor and humor, the cherished actress traces her complicated journey from buck-toothed Laura "Halfpint" Ingalls to Hollywood starlet, wife, and mother. She partied with the Brat Pack, dated heartthrobs like Rob Lowe and bad boys like Billy Idol, and began a self-destructive pattern of addiction and codependence. She eventually realized that her career on television had earned her popularity, admiration, and love from everyone but herself.
Through hard work, tenacity, sobriety, and the blessings of a solid marriage, Melissa has accepted her many different identities and learned to laugh, cry, and forgive in new ways. Women everywhere may have idolized her charming life on Little House on the Prairie, but Melissa’s own unexpectedly honest, imperfect, and down-to-earth story is an inspiration.
Customer Reviews
Good Book!
I couldn't put the book down. I would recommend this book. I found a lot in common with Melissa's feelings regarding her parents. It was nice to read about her relationship with Michael Landon. Thanks Melissa fr very good read!
P Wills
One of the Best Autobiographies
This book is so detailed and well written. Melissa has an incredible memory, and she even shares with the reader her many emotions from the time she was a child and throughout her amazing acting care. Her vocabulary and writing style are of the highest order. She has many great stories about celebrities, old and young. This is clearly one of the best if not the best autobiography by an actor. Melissa goes through many trials and tribulations, and yet she emerges as somebody who is very self-aware and very centered.
Loved this book
Anyone who watched "Little House on the Prairie" is familiar with the amazing acting talent of Melissa, and she showed her leadership skills as SAG president. But it turns out that she has an additional gift of writing. Although I admit that my favorite parts were about her relationships with her co-stars - especially Michael Landon and Victor French etc. But actually, the entire book was interesting. Melissa shared frank insights about different stages of her life, in a poignant but entertaining way.. She comes across as a down-to-earth person, and considering her fame and acting prowess, that says something about her character. I see that she now has a new book coming out 5-2-22, and I look forward to that one, too!