{"product_id":"prairie-tale-paperback","title":"Prairie Tale - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eMelissa Gilbert\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA fascinating, heartbreaking, and ultimately uplifting tale of self-discovery from the beloved actress who earned a permanent place in the hears of millions for her role in \u003ci\u003eLittle House on the Prarie \u003c\/i\u003ewhen she was just a child.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eTo fans of the hugely successful television series \u003ci\u003eLittle House on the Prairie\u003c\/i\u003e, 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e With candor and humor, the cherished actress traces her complicated journey from buck-toothed Laura \"Halfpint\" 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. She eventually realized that her career on television had earned her popularity, admiration, and love from everyone but herself. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e 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 \u003ci\u003eLittle House on the Prairie\u003c\/i\u003e, but Melissa's own unexpectedly honest, imperfect, and down-to-earth story is an inspiration.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eMelissa Gilbert starred as Laura Ingalls Wilder on the hit NBC television show \u003ci\u003eLittle House on the Prairie\u003c\/i\u003e. She has starred in numerous movies and plays and served two terms as president of the Screen Actors Guild. She is the author of \u003ci\u003ePrairie Tale\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eDaisy and Josephine\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eMy Prairie Cookbook\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eBack to the Prairie\u003c\/i\u003e. She resides in the Catskills and New York City with her husband, Timothy Busfield.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 384\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.91 x 9.2 x 6.36 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e February 16, 2010\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42718170349631,"sku":"9781416599173","price":23.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0105\/8226\/1823\/files\/edcd70ca34fbaa5d391af2f40bb3a1c1.webp?v=1765080981","url":"https:\/\/dhlswag.com\/products\/prairie-tale-paperback","provider":"BBB","version":"1.0","type":"link"}