Confessions of a Laura Ingalls Wilder Geek

When I was six or seven, I joined a book club at the library. The librarian welcomed me into the room and handed me a copy of "Little House in the Big Woods ." I had seen the book before, my sister had the series in her room but because it was part of her "stuff" I wasn't allowed to touch it. So I brought my own (borrowed) copy of the first "Little House" book home and I was immediately hooked.

Laura Ingalls Wilder intrigued me. She made maple candy in the snow, wore long dresses, and traveled in a covered wagon. She played ball like a tomboy, taught school, and married the love of her life. As a young girl, she lived a life I found so interesting, I couldn't just let it go at the "Little House" series of books.

I read everything I could on Laura Ingalls Wilder from biographies, to her magazine articles, and now her autobiography "Pioneer Girl," and you know what? I am still intrigued by her life.

I tried watching the "Little House on the Prairie" TV show but after a few years it became so not about Laura and her family and friends, that I just stopped watching. I know it has many fans, but I'm not one of them.

I was and still am curious about Laura's friends and family and what it meant to be a pioneer. What happened to the boasts? Was Almanzo Laura's first love? (Hint: no.) Who was Mr. Edwards?

I have lots of questions about Laura, and I've even formed some opinions about Laura and her family that some might not agree with. This blog is an exploration of my thoughts and opinions regarding Laura Ingalls Wilder. Thank you so much for joining me! I hope you'll share your own thoughts opinions in the comments because there's nothing I like more than a lively discussion.

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