She was never overcome by drabness or squalor. She never glamorized anything; yet she saw the loveliness in everything.
In "Prairie Fires: The American Dreams of Laura Ingalls Wilder," Caroline Fraser captures the essence of Laura Ingalls Wilder's perspective on life. Despite facing the harsh realities of poverty and difficult living conditions, Wilder maintained a unique ability to find beauty in her surroundings. Her vision was not clouded by the bleakness or unrefined aspects of her life; instead, she embraced the genuine charm in everyday experiences.
This ability to appreciate...