Dawnmcd read and liked Michelle's review of Prairie Tale: A Memoir:

"This book had a much less captivating narrative that most memoirs I have picked up in the past 12 months. It read very much like a book report or someone looking at old photos and saying, "oh, here's where this happened." The Little House y...more This book had a much less captivating narrative that most memoirs I have picked up in the past 12 months. It read very much like a book report or someone looking at old photos and saying, "oh, here's where this happened." The Little House years themselves were barely blips in the book. On one page she gets the part and then a few later she's suddenly on season six. Which is fine, the later years are no doubt far more interesting, but it is hardly a "Prairie Tale." And I didn't recall Melissa Gilbert being the huge gigantic star (who George Clooney pines over?!) that it seems in this book. (There were hoardes of paparazzi following you and Bruce Boxleitner at your wedding? Really?) But it could well be I wasn't paying attention then. There also was some seriously schlocky text; many people dying "on their own terms" and determination to attend a post-9/11 meeting "or else the terrorists win!" Despite these drawbacks, it was a quick and enjoyable read and I applaud anyone who can open up his or her life like that. Plus she was pretty candid about other actors/costars/etc. A few times I thought, whoa, hope he/she does not read this! Also learned: never let your child become an actor, it doesn't matter how strict of a parent you are.(less) "

Dawnmcd read and liked Jody's review of Prairie Tale: A Memoir:

"I loved Little House on the Prairie...and I knew she was a recovering alcholic so I looked forward to this. Especially after seeing her promoting it on some of the morning news shows. It did disappoint though. I still find it hard to believe people...more I loved Little House on the Prairie...and I knew she was a recovering alcholic so I looked forward to this. Especially after seeing her promoting it on some of the morning news shows. It did disappoint though. I still find it hard to believe people can remember this stuff in their lives when they are so young - and am not convinced that they really do. But it makes for a good story, I guess. And I didn't like what Melissa thought was a subtle way of letting us know that perhaps she's sexier than she thinks she is? A good way to toot her own horn but have you believe it's pertinent to the story. Would Warren Beatty really be interested in her at 17 & follow up when she's 18 and legal? Anyway, I really wanted more of Michael Landon that I got, so I guess I should be reading stories from the Landon Family instead. It's an okay ready, but nothing really wowed me here. (less) "