A fascinating, heartbreaking, and ultimately uplifting tale of
self-discovery from the beloved actress who earned a permanent place in
the hears of millions for her role in Little House on the Prarie when
she was just a child.
To fans of the hugely successful television series Little House on the
Prairie, Melissa Gilbert grew up in a fantasy world with a
larger-than-life father, friends and family she could count on, and
plenty of animals to play with. Children across the country dreamed of
the Ingalls' idyllic life--and so did Melissa.
With candor and humor, the cherished actress traces her complicated
journey from buck-toothed Laura "Halfpint" Ingalls to Hollywood starlet,
wife, and mother. She partied with the Brat Pack, dated heartthrobs like
Rob Lowe and bad boys like Billy Idol, and began a self-destructive
pattern of addiction and codependence. She eventually realized that her
career on television had earned her popularity, admiration, and love
from everyone but herself.
Through hard work, tenacity, sobriety, and the blessings of a solid
marriage, Melissa has accepted her many different identities and learned
to laugh, cry, and forgive in new ways. Women everywhere may have
idolized her charming life on Little House on the Prairie, but
Melissa's own unexpectedly honest, imperfect, and down-to-earth story is
an inspiration.
