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2/26/2018

Book Review: Writings to Young Women from Laura Ingalls Wilder, Book 1

Writings to Young Women from Laura Ingalls Wilder (5 star review)


Writings to Young Women from Laura Ingalls Wilder: On Wisdom and Virtues
Book 1

written by Laura Ingalls Wilder, edited by Stephen W. Hines

113 pages // published in 2006 // non-fiction




BOOK DESCRIPTION

From helping others in times of need, to keeping and maintaining friendships, to having a positive attitude, Laura's words of wisdom in Writings to Young Women from Laura Ingalls Wilder: On Wisdom and Virtues are applicable even in today's world. As she shares stories and experiences from her own life, she encourages readers to live lives of integrity and to realize their dreams.




My Review


5 Star Rating


Reading this book was like breathing in cool, refreshing air. Stephen Hines has collected several of Laura's newspaper articles and put them together in a way that makes them lovely to read. This particular collection features much wisdom from pioneer Laura Ingalls Wilder, as she shares morals and advice that spring forth from her heart. I had personally never read any of her newspaper writings – so this was quite the treat! I loved this volume so much.

Each article is named and come with the original date, so you can follow along a little better. Her writings are filled with a bit of wittiness, and plenty of moral guidance. I laughed out loud at some – including the story about her dog, Shep. (The whole story is just too cute!) Just about everything that Laura felt and wrote about is still applicable to us as humans in the modern age.

Some of the article titles include: “Keeping Friends”, “The Armor of a Smile”, “The Helping Hand of Helpfulness”, “A Man's Word Is All He Has”, “Learning Something New”... just to name a few, so you can see the kind of topics are covered.

Most of these I could see reading aloud during family reading time with your children. But overall, I think women (young and old) would especially enjoy this collection, and be able to take away a lot of good thoughts and encouragement.



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2/05/2018

Laura Ingalls Wilder & Winter TBR Reading Challenges

Here's 2 new reading challenges I'm signing up for this month! I've participating in the LIW challenge before, but the seasonal one is new to me.



In February I'll be reading this book for the challenge:
Writings to Young Women from Laura Ingalls Wilder: On Wisdom and Virtues







The Goal: Read these 12 books off my shelves by March 20.

My Seasonal TBR Challenge (Winter) List:
1. Noelle by Greg Kincaid
2. Mystery in White by J. Jefferson Farjeon
3. The Secret of Red Gate Farm by Carolyn Keene
4. The Falcon at the Portal by Elizabeth Peters
5. Lucy Maud Montgomery Short Stories, 1902-1903 by L.M. Montgomery
6. Pat of Silver Bush by L.M. Montgomery
7. Maud by Melanie Fishbane
8. Blood in the Water by C. Alexander London
9. Where Bugles Call by Lee Roddy
10. The Young Fur Traders by R.M. Ballantyne
11. The Murder on the Links by Agatha Christie
12. Mr. Lemoncello's Library Olympics by Chris Grabenstein