Laura Ingalls Wilder

I have been a Laura Ingalls Wilder fan ever since I was in elementary school and picked up "Little House in the Big Woods".  I've read all her books several times and love all the 'back story' books written by historians and other authors that tell more about her life than the watered-down version of Wilder's "Little House" books.

While I did watch the show, "Little House on the Prairie" - it was frustrating to me that they didn't stay with the books - having different characters, stories and settings.  Now as an adult, I realize that the 'creative liberties' were more for ratings than wanting to be true to Laura's stories.

So when "Pioneer Girl" was set to be published - I knew I wanted a copy.  This was Laura's self-written autobiography - what she originally intended to publish before Rose (her daughter) thought maybe the children's literature route may have been better.  And that route certainly turned out well for Laura...

So, I did what I usually do - combed Barnes and Noble - both in store and online and I could not find it.  So finally, I checked Amazon.com and there it was - and I finally ordered it in November last year.  When I ordered it, is was already backordered with a 2015 ship date.  Nothing more specific.  Today it arrived. 

Today I wish you the arrival of something waited upon.