In A Prairie Girl's Faith, Stephen W. Hines takes an in-depth look at the spiritual legacy left behind by Laura Ingalls Wilder. Searching both her books and other publications, as well as her daughter's writing, Hines delves deep to explore Wilder's personal faith and how it impacted her character, pioneer spirit, and ultimately a far reaching audience. Hines also uncovers how Wilder's faith influenced her daughter, and how the two, although often at odds in viewpoint, came together to write an extraordinary series.
In one of the more interesting chapters, Hines takes a closer look at the hymns and songs mentioned in the Little House series. He examines the lyrics of each, and relates the history of the piece and how it applied to the pioneer lifestyle. Through this work, the reader can discover much about the beliefs, culture, and mindset that kept American pioneers moving forward in uncertain times. As well as how central the Christian faith was to the Ingalls family.
For someone who's always been a fan of Wilder's literary legacy, this book was a delight. It took me back to the original stories and offered insights to deepen the already rich history of the Little House series. This would make a wonderful for read for anyone that is a Laura Ingalls Wilder fan.
*Disclaimer: I received a free copy of this book for review. All opinions are my own.
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