Book description
The New York Times bestselling author and star of Little House on the Prairie returns with a new hilarious and heartfelt memoir chronicling her journey from Hollywood to a ramshackle house in the Catskills during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Known for her childhood role as Laura Ingalls Wilder on the classic…
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1 author picked Back to the Prairie as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
Back to the Prairie made me smile from ear-to-ear at the thought of our dear Half-Pint returning back to her prairie roots. I loved reading about the new life she has discovered, a life of simplicity and love… and chickens too.
This memoir gave me a look into Melissa’s beautiful transformation of the heart, learning to love herself and going back to the prairie for good.
From Wendi's list on memoirs of Little House on the Prairie cast members.
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