Laura Ingalls Wilder, Farm Journalist: Writings from the Ozarks
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| Rating | : | 4.70 (758 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0826217710 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 344 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-06-02 |
| Language | : | English |
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In "Who'll Do the Woman's Work?" Ingalls writes that, since the war made it necessary for women to take up "male" jobs, "Never again will anyone have the courage to say that women could not run world affairs if necessary." Many columns feature simple advice for saving a few cents at a time, as well as the importance of cultivating readiness and counting one's blessings; given her often wistful tone, what Wilder does not say may be as telling as what she does. Copyright © Reed Business Information, a
Runa Annwn said A tapestry of rural life, farm society and home-spun storytelling.. I'm loving it. I'm about half way through it. I read 5 or six books intermittently, so haven't finished it yet, but so far I have found this to be an educational, warm and inviting read. There is something about reading how things were and comparing how they are now that I find enlightening. Some things never change, but some of the best things actually have gone out of style I think. A tapestry of rural life, farm society and home-spun storytelling. A nice insight into the mind of one of my favorite storytellers. I'm a sucker for nost. Old Treasure found This was a very nice book. Laura Ingles Wilder wrote a collection of articles and essays, and they were compiled into this book. It is about her life in the Ozark Mountain farm of her and Almonzo in southern Missouri. There they had an apple orchard, which Almonzo managed, and Laura was busy as both a "farm wife" and an author of aticles for local publications. This book takes you back in time to an era where life was simpler. It is a very good read.. for Laura fans Kerry Macphail This book is an interesting and enjoyable read for Laura fans.She writes so well, and her essays are full of insight and humor. She is intelligent in both heart and mind, and this book is never a dull read. I do wish it had photographs, even the front cover is not a picutre of her or of Rocky Ridge farm. But it's a good book for Laura's fans>
Hines places the essays in their biographical and historical context, showing how these pieces present Wilder’s unique perspective on life and politics during the World War I era while commenting on the challenges of surviving and thriving in the rustic Ozark hill country. A. Mrs. The former little girl from the little house was entering a new world and wrestling with such issues as motor cars and new “labor-saving” devices, but she still knew how to build a model small farm and how to get the most out of a dollar. Together, these essays lend more insight into Wilder than do even her novels and show that, while technology may have improved since she wrote them, the key to the good life hasn’t changed much in almost a century. Laura Ingalls Wilder, Farm Journalist distills the essence of her pioneer heritage and will delight fans of her later work as it sheds new light on a vanished era.. Read today, these pieces offer insight into her development as a writer and depict farm lif