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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
The first month I had this book I couldn't pick it up. It was like meeting an old friend after many years. I was too afraid we would have nothing in common and I would have to mourn what was lost. I was a latch key kid, coming home every day to a cold, empty house on a grey estate. The Little House on The Prairie TV series provided me with a substitute life where mum and dad were always around to look after you after your daily adventures on the prarie with mysterious natives, criminals on the run, wild horses - this was paradise compared to my childhood! I loved all the characters but if a show didn't feature Nellie Oleson, my world felt bleaker. Nellie and her brilliantly awful mother ('remember the way she whined, 'Nels!' whenever her husband put his foot down?) lit up my life. Even now it's a strange joy for me to see privileged people being upfront about their nastiness, consumption and greed. So much more honest than the usual middle class faux modesty, polite small talk and studied blandness. My friends and I had a 'Nellie Oleson' sneer and it always made you feel good to use it for some reason. And despite loving her, why did it always fill you with delight when she ended up in the creek after losing a round to Laura, her pristine, ruffled dresses splattered with mud, ridiculous stockinged legs waving in the air, and golden ringlets askew? Oh, and that never ending supply of candy from Oleson's Mercantile, and Willie's face when Nellie wouldn't give him any. Why were these scenes so riveting? I agree with everyone who loved reading this book, Arngrim is awesome, but frankly just having the book in the corner of the room is like an old friend smiling at you, reminding you of shared, good times.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Enjoyed this book as Alison tells much about her time and experiences on Little House On The Prairie. A very brave little girl and woman with regard to her horrendous experience with her, obviously deeply disturbed, brother. I was disappointed though, to read how often in her book she attacked verbally, Melissa Sue Anderson. I thought that you let yourself down Alison by slagging her off the way you did and that you went 'over the top' in your criticism of her. I wonder how you feel now, knowing that in Melissa Sue Anderson's book she has nothing bad to say about you at all? However, on a brighter note - I have read both of the Melissa's books also and yours is the best - for me - as it dwells mainly on your time & experiences spent on LHOTP. You were a marvellous Nellie - superb at being so nasty with your haughty looks and the way you delivered your nasty comments! I LOVE watching you in Little House.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Loved the "little house" TV series, and still do.
Having read reviews of the other "Prairie Girls" books, I have to agree this is the best.
Well wriiten, and admire Alison for being so honest in what she's been through.
As the least liked in the show ! she has grown up to be the most liked, in my opinion.
A great book, well worth buying.
Having read reviews of the other "Prairie Girls" books, I have to agree this is the best.
Well wriiten, and admire Alison for being so honest in what she's been through.
As the least liked in the show ! she has grown up to be the most liked, in my opinion.
A great book, well worth buying.
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