Prairie Tale

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Melissa Gilbert, the beloved child actress from 'Little House on the Prairie,' reveals both the hardships and successes in her candid memoir, 'Prairie Tale.' The daughter of a hugely successful father, Melissa seemed to have an idyllicchildhood, but things were not as pleasant as they seemed onscreen. For years, Melissa struggled with idenity issus, low self-esteem, problematic relationships, and substance abuse. Follow Melissa as she struggles with the transition from the cute Laura Engalls on the prairie to a self-destructive, bankrupt adventure-seeker before she manages to put both her professional life and her personal life back in order in this poignant and often humorous memoir.

From the Publisher

The actress best known for her work in the Little House on the Prairie series shares her experiences of growing up in front of the camera, describing her relationships with fellow child stars, the challenges of her personal life, and her post-Little House career.

More about the book

In this fascinating memoir from actress Melissa Gilbert, she opens up about life as the star of one of America's most beloved television programs. Gilbert began playing Laura Ingalls on the hit program, LITTLE HOUSE ON THE PRAIRIE, when she was only a young girl. She grew up in the public eye, and as an adult she struggled with addiction, debt, and self doubt. After years of recovery, she pulled her life together. In PRAIRIE TALE, she describes her experience, and how she made it through the tough times.

Synopses

A fascinating, heartbreaking, and ultimately uplifting tale of self-discovery from the beloved actress who earned a permanent place in the hearts of millions when she was just a child playing the role of buck-toothed Laura "Half-pint" Ingalls on "Little House on the Prairie."