Il lungo inverno. La casa nella prateria

I would have died ten times over if I lived during Laura's time The whole family moves into town to weather the winter of 1800-1801 - and it's good thing they do. This was one of the harshest winters they would ever face. Snow soon piles over their windows and the bitter cold ensures that they cannot Leggi tutto

“These times are too progressive. Everything has changed too fast. Railroads and telegraphs and kerosene and coal stoves -- they're good to have but the trouble is, folks get to depend on 'em.” ― Laura Ingalls Wilder, The Long Winter I love anything Little House.

Eleanor and I just finished this up last night. A couple thoughts before she starts her review: I saw a facebook post not too long ago in which the person was opining that they didn't live in the "Little House days." This was in regard to Christmas. They mentioned how Laura and Mary et al received on Leggi tutto

While this is not the most compelling Little House book it is a very important part of the story. I cannot imagine a better character building book. To live with the Ingalls through the long winter puts much of life's little frustrations in perspective. When Laura says, "For shame, Grace," after mont Leggi tutto

I've read this book many times. The most recent date is after I read it on Kindle for the first time. It's always been my favorite in the series. The reason I like it so much is that it shows how pioneers survived under extreme conditions, and how people and towns sacrificed for each other. It also