Melissa's Autobiography

Hmmm... I gotta say Amy, I'm tempted to get this book from the library again just to read that final chapter. I actually did not finish the book, sorry to say

I don't know... some of the stuff I was reading... I really DIDN'T need to know lol Mostly about the troubles in her relationships, etc... Like the lady in your review said Amy... I would see the book but didn't feel tempted to pick it up. I was stressed already from work so reading about relationship/drug troubles is not something I wanted to do.

Because the title says a "Prairie Tale" I was expecting to read more about behind the scenes of LHOTP and of her relationships and adventures she had with her co-workers and guest stars... I'm sure there were thousands! I wish she would have concentrated more on that. It would have been a lot more interesting to read.

Carol wrote:

Hmmm... I gotta say Amy, I'm tempted to get this book from the library again just to read that final chapter. I actually did not finish the book, sorry to say

It's actually not the final chapter, but the end of chapter 13, somewhere in the middle....it's just very beautiful how she describes how the cast banded together during that, and something very special about her and Michael Landon that I never knew. I don't want to ruin it for you or anyone else...it's worth reading it.

Carol wrote:

I don't know... some of the stuff I was reading... I really DIDN'T need to know lol.

Yeah...it's like I thought I wanted to know it, but somehow knowing it (even though it was in her past) has deeply affected me. I probably wouldn't have cared much if it was Alison or Melissa Sue, to be honest with you. It's because I've always thought so differently/highly of MG I guess, and whether she likes it or not, she will always be "Laura" to a lot of us. Like that reviewer said, she was kind of disappointed that Laura's values didn't 'rub off' a little on MG. I just found it all very shocking, because I never read any of the things that she did, back in the day. I mean, I've known about Todd Bridges and other child stars forever. Obviously the media was good to her!

Carol wrote:

Because the title says a "Prairie Tale" I was expecting to read more about behind the scenes of LHOTP and of her relationships and adventures she had with her co-workers and guest stars... I'm sure there were thousands! I wish she would have concentrated more on that. It would have been a lot more interesting to read.

Exactly. I know it was a 'memoir', but I think there was far too much focus on the drug use/brat pack/her relationship with Rob Lowe, and I thought the stuff about SAG was pretty boring. I really think, considering she is supposedly 'happily married' now, there should have been a bit more focus on Bruce and their kids. I don't feel like I learned much about him/them at all. But yeah, I would have liked a LOT more inside information on the cast/behind the scenes of the show too.

I think I wouldn't buy the book, since the info I would want to have , is about Melissa's relationship with other members of the cast. I can hardly believe that she didn't wrote very much about Victor French, the Labyorteaux brothers or the sweet Karen Grassle.

Vanesa.

I saw it at Barnes & Noble, I skimmed thru it and was a little dissapointed at some of the language she used...:/ But I might still have bought it if I had the money.

Looks like Melissa Gilbert may be writing another book

I don't know that I would buy another one by her.

I only wish it is not about her current problems with her husband. I don't think I want to read that kind of stuff.

Vanesa.

The style of the last one turned me off. I'm not sure what she'll be writing about this time, thought it seems LHOP related. I just can't say I'll want to plunk down money for it.

I Still haven't read the first one I want to but i am so busy i don't have any time to read

Well I hope you're prepared Jacob, because the language in that thing is some nasty stuff.

wow!..another book?

I'm holding out for Karen Grassle's book....hers is the one I really want to read. Now there is a woman with some serious class.

Amy wrote:

I'm holding out for Karen Grassle's book....hers is the one I really want to read. Now there is a woman with some serious class.

Yes, Amy! I share your opinion entirely!

Vanesa.

Me too. Any idea of when it is coming out?

If she's just beginning to get things together, I would say it will be a while.

Oh wow! Didn't know she was doing one. Really interested in it!

Ya I hadn't heard Karen was doing one. That would be awesome....gotta go clear a spot for it!

wow..that be awesome to read

i follow her on twitter.. she posted about writing a book called Melissa Gilbert's Prairie Memories. got a little house question FAQ4halfpint@aol.com

I need to ask you, if I understood you right. So are there going to be two Books, a second from Melissa and one from Karen? Woow that would be soooo great! At least if Melissa is writing more about LHOTP and the musical.

Thanks for confirming it.

I was checking it with Mr. Google, so I found Melissas confirmations. On Melissas Homepage and it sounds like she is writting a book on her Little House time. She even asked her fans to send in questions, which maybe will be used in the book. If its only about the show then I will pick it about without a doubt.

I have her first book and I didn't find it bad. I didn't need to know all the infos about her relationships with all those guys but I wasn't that offended by her language use. Much likely because I am young and used to this kind of language.

I haven't seen Karen confirming it, but I trust your word. I am very interested to read Karens book, especially after reading some stuff about her and Michaels working relationship in Melissa Andersons book. But I probably would buy every book ever released by one of the main LHOTP cast members.