A Prairie Girl's Faith

A Prairie Girl's Faith
Stephen W. Hines
(WaterBrook Press)
ISBN: 978-0735289789
February 2018/224 pages/$21.99 Hardcover

The beloved author of the Little House books was not only one of America's great pioneer storytellers but a woman of vibrant faith.

A Prairie Girl's Faith provides the first extended, in depth discussion of the Christian faith of one of America's most beloved pioneer women--Laura Ingalls Wilder. Although the faith of the Ingalls' family pervades books in the Little House series, the more specific details of Laura's faith have never been fully explored. It took extraordinary pluck for anyone to survive the harshness of frontier life--from the heartbreak of sudden crop losses to murderous storms to unrelenting loneliness. This book reveals how in surviving, the brave Laura drew not just on her character, but found encouragement, strength, and hope in her relationship with God.

PRAISE
“Because of my father’s role in the Little House on the Prairie television series, I have long admired Laura Ingalls Wilder and the values she portrayed so memorably in her books. It’s no secret to her readers that faith was central to the Ingalls family. This compelling discussion of Laura’s spiritual journey is most welcome and satisfying.”
—Michael Landon Jr., actor, director, writer, and producer


ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Stephen Hines is a recognized authority on Laura Ingalls Wilder and has authored several best-selling volumes on her life, including Little House in the Ozarks. He grew up in the midwest in an area where Wilder once lived. Hines was the founding Director of Communications for the Tennessee Department of Children's Services and has held several editorial positions in magazine, newspaper, and book publishing. The author is a contributor to www.littlehouseontheprairie.com. He lives with his wife, Gwen, in Nashville, Tennessee.


MY THOUGHTS

I read my Little House books so many times as a child that I had parts of them memorized, so I loved learning more about Laura Ingalls Wilder in this book. This is a wonderful look at the faith that was the foundation of her life. Stephen Hines presents a balanced portrayal that does not venerate Wilder as he depicts both triumphs and struggles, particularly in regards to interpersonal relationships, such as the one with her daughter, Rose Wilder Lane. Readers will be encouraged by Wilder's faith that saw her through many hardships and losses, undergirded by the many hymns that were relatively new in her time but that are classics today. Don't miss this fresh look at this beloved author. Pre-order your copy today!


Disclosure of Material Connection: I received a copy of this book free from Blogging for Books and WaterBrook for a blog tour. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”