http://blogs.smithsonianmag.com/smartnews/2012/07/little-house-on-the-prairie-authors-autobiography-published-for-first-time-ever/ Keeping You Current Wed, 22 May 2013 18:10:20 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.4 http://blogs.smithsonianmag.com/smartnews/2012/07/little-house-on-the-prairie-authors-autobiography-published-for-first-time-ever/comment-page-1/#comment-5583 Lauren Tue, 12 Mar 2013 21:46:49 +0000 http://blogs.smithsonianmag.com/smartnews/?p=966#comment-5583 I object to the phrase "pumped up," especially since this is admittedly a rough draft of a novel, as I understand it, not a strict autobiography. The order of events and the maturity expected of the reader will differ obviously from the Little House books and likely be closer to the true story, however I am so tired of hearing about Rose "rewriting" her mother's work. Laura had been publishing articles, poems, and stories for years before Little House in the Big Woods. I object to the phrase “pumped up,” especially since this is admittedly a rough draft of a novel, as I understand it, not a strict autobiography. The order of events and the maturity expected of the reader will differ obviously from the Little House books and likely be closer to the true story, however I am so tired of hearing about Rose “rewriting” her mother’s work. Laura had been publishing articles, poems, and stories for years before Little House in the Big Woods.

]]> http://blogs.smithsonianmag.com/smartnews/2012/07/little-house-on-the-prairie-authors-autobiography-published-for-first-time-ever/comment-page-1/#comment-35 Kyle @ A Reader's Pensieve Wed, 04 Jul 2012 00:11:36 +0000 http://blogs.smithsonianmag.com/smartnews/?p=966#comment-35 I can't wait! I've always wanted to read Pioneer Girl and learn more about the real Laura! I can’t wait! I’ve always wanted to read Pioneer Girl and learn more about the real Laura!

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