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Bright Lights, Prairie Dust
- Reflections on Life, Loss, and Love from Little House's Ma
- Narrated by: Karen Grassle
- Length: 13 hrs and 50 mins
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Summary
Karen Grassle, the beloved actress who played Ma on Little House on the Prairie, grew up at the edge of the Pacific Ocean in a family where love was plentiful but alcohol wreaked havoc.
In this candid memoir, Grassle reveals her journey to succeed as an actress even as she struggles to overcome depression, combat her own dependence on alcohol, and find true love. With humor and hard-won wisdom, Grassle takes listeners on an inspiring journey through the political turmoil on '60s campuses, on to studies with some of the most celebrated artists at the famed London Academy of Music and Dramatic Arts, and ultimately behind the curtains of Broadway stages and storied Hollywood sets. In these chapters, listeners meet actors and directors who have captivated us on screen and stage as they fall in love, betray and befriend, and don costumes only to reveal themselves.
We know Karen Grassle best as the proud prairie woman Caroline Ingalls, with her quiet strength and devotion to family, but this memoir introduces listeners to the complex, funny, rebellious, and soulful woman who, in addition to being the force behind those many strong women she played, fought passionately - as a writer, producer, and activist - on behalf of equal rights for women. Raw, emotional, and tender, Bright Lights celebrates and honors womanhood, in all its complexity.
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- Inspiredbypmdd
- 07-05-23
OK then Ma
It was OK, not what I expected. She sadly still seems very bitter. Little House gave her a massive springboard.
She isn't the first, or the last to not get on with bosses and Co stars.
You can't compare what was accepted in the 70s with 2010.
She did what was best for her and fought for her and others.
A much loved character and TV show. Loved to this day across the globe. Its 30 years since Michael Landon Died now. can anyone believe it.
I admire her for beating drugs and alcohol and for building a life for herself.
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- Linda T
- 25-06-24
Karen
Definitely five star book. Karen I expected to write a puff piece. But not at all . She mentions it all. And a lot of memories of watching this show as a kid. Not just about LHOTP it’s her full life story.
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- lesley Lambert
- 06-07-22
fascinating read
A real eye opener couldnt stop listening to it. a real insigjt into each character on the series.
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- Anna Winning
- 01-01-23
Interesting autobiography
I really enjoyed her autobiography. Her career is fascinating. I respect the hard work and dedication she has put into each role. Her honesty concerning the difficulties she endured while on Little House on the Prairie and her relationship with Michael Landon may upset some fans of the show but she also speaks of how much her co-star was very good at producing a successful tv series and that she is grateful for the role she had for eight years.
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- Anonymous User
- 07-02-24
Disappointing
The narrating was a bit monotone and the story a bit long winded. It didn't really tell much about her life now and her children. I didn't really feel that I knew anymore about her than I previously did.
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