A Prairie Faith

The Religious Life of Laura Ingalls Wilder

2024 INDIES Winner
Bronze, Biography (Adult Nonfiction)
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John J. Fry shines a light on Laura Ingalls Wilder’s quiet faith in this unique biography. Fry surveys the Little House books, "Pioneer Girl," and Wilder’s lesser-known writings, including her letters, poems, and newspaper columns. Analyzing this wealth of sources, he reveals how Wilder’s down-to-earth faith and Christian morality influenced her life and work.