Rose actually became an established author before her mother. On her daughter’s persuation, Laura began writing her memoir, which also timely as the family’s savings diminished during the Stock Market crash of 1929.
Her attempt to write about her life gave birth to every bookworm’s favorite – the Little House of the Prairie series. Laura’s target audience were children. However, no adult can deny feeling a connection with a story that details the struggles, dashed hopes, miseries and sweet memories of a pioneer life.
Almanzo passed away in 1949 and 8 years later, Laura died at the age of 89. The Little House novel was published after her death, although an abbreviated version of Pioneer Girl was published in 1932. Laura was greatly loved and admired during and after her lifetime. Once the TV show based on her books series hit the television in 1974, there was no end to Laura’s popularity.
Laura touched many lives. Through her writing she made it possible for her audience to connect with the multiple Lauras she created. It is the ability of her work to transcend years, that make it timeless and memorable.
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