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Mary Ingalls - The College Years
Mary Ingalls - The College Years | Marie Tschopp
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At the young age of fourteen, Mary Ingalls suffered an illness, causing her to lose her eyesight. Despite this trauma, Mary-the famous older sister of author Laura Ingalls Wilder, who is best known for her children's book series-led a remarkable life. Mary Ingalls-the College Years explores the young adult life of the oldest Ingalls sister, following her years spent at the Iowa College for the Blind. Readers learn of the subjects Mary studied, Mary's academic performance, her success after graduation, and the sacrifices the Ingalls family made for their eldest daughter's education. Additionally, readers are introduced to the history, development, and controversy surrounding one of America's earliest schools for the blind. In this book-decorated with never-before-published archived photos-celebrated storyteller, historical performer, and author Marie Tschopp paints a historically accurate picture of Mary Ingalls's life as a student. Fans of Ingalls Wilder's beloved novels will enjoy this captivating biography that explores the real life of Mary Ingalls.
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I‘ve been shamefully avoiding all book club reads since I got back from my summer travels and reading all the little books I picked up in various Laura Ingalls Wilder museums instead.

This has now lead me to rereading the entire series in order, which I don‘t think I‘ve done since my tween years. 😆😆

Tamra 😍 I loved them as a young girl. My grandmother (teacher from SD) supplied me with the whole set one by one. Great memories! 3mo
jlhammar Fun! I‘m going to have to treat myself to a reread of the series one of these years. I still have my old, well-loved copies (look like yours). Did you read this biography yet? I thought it was excellent 3mo
jlhammar Oh, and I just remembered this novel—really enjoyed it (you might too) 3mo
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LeahBergen @Tamra @jlhammar These are indeed my childhood copies and like @Tamra , I received them one by one for birthdays and Christmases. 😆 They are inscribed to me from my Mom, too. 🥰 3mo
LeahBergen @jlhammar I have both of those waiting on my shelves (of course 😆). 3mo
Hooked_on_books It‘s like your own personal LIW phd! 3mo
LeahBergen @Ruthiella Good to hear! I should probably get that off the shelves soon. 3mo
rubyslippersreads @LeahBergen Those inscribed books are the most precious. ❤️ (edited) 3mo
LeahBergen @rubyslippersreads They really are! 3mo
TrishB Oh what a lovely collection ♥️ 3mo
sarahbarnes How was the reread as an adult? I loved those books so much in my youth. 3mo
LeahBergen @TrishB Thanks, Trish! I hope you‘ve been having a lovely summer. 😘 3mo
LeahBergen @sarahbarnes I‘m thoroughly enjoying myself (but Little House on the Prairie is a bit problematic now 😬). 3mo
LeahBergen @rubyslippersreads That one is fascinating! 👌 3mo
MaureenMc 😍😍😍Which Wilder museums did you visit? (edited) 3mo
LeahBergen De Smet (Little Town on the Prairie, The Long Winter, etc), Walnut Grove (On the Banks of Plum Creek), Pepin (Little House in the Big Woods), and I whirled through Burr Oak (the place they lived before By the Shores of Silver Lake). My husband and dog were pretty much done. 🤣 @MaureenMc 3mo
Cathythoughts That‘s so lovely 🥰 3mo
MaureenMc @LeahBergen Ooh, that sounds like a great itinerary for my 12 yo and me! 😁 3mo
Suet624 Good call to avoid those pesky book club reads. 3mo
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I'm at a conference on all things Laura Ingalls Wilder-related this week. Not getting much reading done but am having a blast nerding out with fellow friends and scholars. So excited to scoop this book up!

rubyslippersreads So jealous you're at Laurapalooza! 😄 7y
DebinHawaii Very cool! 😀👍 7y
LeahBergen Gahhh! You lucky thing. 7y
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Hoopiefoot @rubyslippersreads It's so much fun! 7y
Eggs Oh so jealous!! I'm a total Ingalls/Wilder nerd 7y
drbethandherkindle So exciting!! Keep us updated! 7y
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