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- Publisher: Simon Spotlight Entertainment
- Number of Pages: 288
- ISBN: 1416599142
- WAPI (Tower ID): 112260543
- Release Date: June 9, 2009
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Product DescriptionRun a Quick Search on "Prairie Tale: A Memoir" by Melissa Gilbert to Browse Related Products:Browse more products related to "Prairie Tale: A Memoir"Browse more products related to "Melissa Gilbert"Publisher's noteThe 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. A fascinatiating, 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. 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. She was a natural on camera, but behind the scenes, life was more complicated. Adopted as a baby into a legendary show business family, Melissa wrestled with questions about her identity and struggled to maintain an image of perfection her mother created and enforced. Only after years of substance abuse, dysfunctional relationships, and made-for-television movies did she begin to figure out who she really was. With candor and humor, the cherished actress traces her complicated journey from buck-toothed Laura "Half-pint" 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. Left in debt after her first marriage, and struggling to create some sense of stability, 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. AnnotationIn 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. If You Enjoy "Prairie Tale: A Memoir (Hardcover)", May We Also Recommend:Customer Reviews for "Prairie Tale: A Memoir (Hardcover)" by Melissa Gilbert (Author)Most Recent Customer Reviews  What a conceited author!! Save your money!, August 21, 2009
By Jen
I love to read all types of biographies. Most recently , I have read the well
written ones by Valerie Bertinelli, Tori Spelling Maurteen McCormack, etc.
Melissa Gilbert has the worse, most boring and yet most conceited writing style!
She claims she was hit on by Many of Hollywoods most handsome leading men. Does
she expect anyone to believe that? She claims being a part of the "Brat Pack was
like going to college. First she was never PART of the talented movie actors
that made up the Brat Pack and going to college is for intelligent educated
people who read, learn and grow, not for boozing and riding on coattails. This
girl is not only homely, she is a ego maniac. I pity her poor sons!
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