Lessons from the Prairie: The Surprising Secrets to Happiness, Success, and (Sometimes Just) Survival I Learned on Little House
Autor Melissa Francisen Limba Engleză Paperback – 2 apr 2018
Now
in
Paperback:
a
collection
of
hilariously
candidlife
lessons
inspired
by
a
childhood
on
set
byMelissa
Francis
(Fox
anchor,
acclaimed
memoirist,
and
child
star
ofLittle
House
on
the
Prairie).
Now inLessons from the Prairie,Melissa shares behind-the-scenes stories from the set and lessons learned from the show's dynamic creator, Michael Landon, that have echoed throughout her adult life. With novel insights on hard work, making mistakes, and even spirituality, Francis shares inspirational and practical life lessons that will appeal both to her fans, and fans of one of the most beloved TV shows of all time.
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Specificații
ISBN-13: 9781602863170
ISBN-10: 1602863172
Pagini: 272
Dimensiuni: 140 x 210 x 16 mm
Greutate: 0.23 kg
Editura: Hachette Book Group
Colecția Hachette Books
ISBN-10: 1602863172
Pagini: 272
Dimensiuni: 140 x 210 x 16 mm
Greutate: 0.23 kg
Editura: Hachette Book Group
Colecția Hachette Books
Notă biografică
Melissa
Francisis
an
anchor,
inspirational
speaker,
and
host
on
the
Fox
Business
Network
and
Fox
News
Channel,
and
a
regular
contributor
on
financial,
economic,
and
political
issues
on
shows
such
asThe
Five,
Outnumbered,
Happening
Now,
andAmerica's
Newsroom.
Prior
to
her
role
at
Fox,
Melissa
spent
nine
years
at
CNBC
anchoringPower
Lunch,
The
Call,
andOn
the
Money.
She
co-hostedIt's
the
Economyon
MSNBC
with
Contessa
Brewer.
She
contributed
toThe
Today
Show,
NBC
Nightly
News,andWeekend
Today.
As an actress she appeared in numerous motion pictures, television series, and commercials. She is best known for her role of Cassandra Cooper Ingalls onLittle House on the Prairie.
Melissa grew up in Los Angeles and earned an honors degree in Economics from Harvard University. She now lives in Manhattan with her husband and three children.
As an actress she appeared in numerous motion pictures, television series, and commercials. She is best known for her role of Cassandra Cooper Ingalls onLittle House on the Prairie.
Melissa grew up in Los Angeles and earned an honors degree in Economics from Harvard University. She now lives in Manhattan with her husband and three children.
Recenzii
"Diary
of
a
Stage
Mother's
Daughteris
touching
and
brave,
heartbreaking
andinspirational...
I
simply
loved
it."—Jeannette
Walls,
author
of
The
Glass
Castle
"Melissa Francis'sLessons from the Prairieis a busy mom's manifesto-candid and commonsense, insightful, laugh-out-loud funny. A refreshing reality check for working moms who love their jobs as well as their families, and won't compromise their happiness."
—Mika Brzezinski
"Melissa Francis'Lessons from the Prairiedelivers one belly laugh after another as she tees up an easy to follow, step-by-step guide to tackling the toughest challenges that dog each of us. She charmingly turns personal disasters into hilarious anecdotes that will seem all too familiar to every reader, then follows with a clever take away to make your life happier. What a fun way to share the wisdom she gained growing up before our eyes on thePrairie."
—Megyn Kelly
"An extraordinary personal account that is as inherently fascinating as it is informative and ultimately inspiring."—Midwest Book Review
"Francis' narrative grabs readers immediately . . . One of those intimate, heartbreaking, double-edged stories that is hard to read, impossible to put down."—Kirkus Reviews
"I am always in search of the book I can't put down...I may have missed a few nights sleep, but I am so much better for it. [Melissa's] book is captivating, revealing and ultimately healing. Who knew the kid fromLittle House on the Prairiehad such a fascinating real-life story? I am in awe."—Hoda Kotb
"Melissa Francis' story is riveting. The book is the perfect antidote for the 'Tiger Mom' syndrome that seems to be gaining traction in today's society . . . If you want to be inspired to reach beyond what you were taught as a child, get this book now."—Melissa Gilbert, author of the bestselling "Prairie Tale: A Memoir"
"What makesDiary of a Stage Mother's Daughterso compelling aren't just the behind-the-scenes details but the spirited conclusion."—Entertainment Weekly
"[A] memoir...that you will never forget. It is captivating, revealing, and had me glued to the pages."—BlogCritics.org
"[A] superb family memoir."—The Washington Post
"The against-all-odds story...is, by turns, harrowing, shocking, and inspiring. Ultimately, it is a celebration of Francis' greatest role: survivor."—Elle.com Reader's Choice blog
"Melissa Francis'sLessons from the Prairieis a busy mom's manifesto-candid and commonsense, insightful, laugh-out-loud funny. A refreshing reality check for working moms who love their jobs as well as their families, and won't compromise their happiness."
—Mika Brzezinski
"Melissa Francis'Lessons from the Prairiedelivers one belly laugh after another as she tees up an easy to follow, step-by-step guide to tackling the toughest challenges that dog each of us. She charmingly turns personal disasters into hilarious anecdotes that will seem all too familiar to every reader, then follows with a clever take away to make your life happier. What a fun way to share the wisdom she gained growing up before our eyes on thePrairie."
—Megyn Kelly
"An extraordinary personal account that is as inherently fascinating as it is informative and ultimately inspiring."—Midwest Book Review
"Francis' narrative grabs readers immediately . . . One of those intimate, heartbreaking, double-edged stories that is hard to read, impossible to put down."—Kirkus Reviews
"I am always in search of the book I can't put down...I may have missed a few nights sleep, but I am so much better for it. [Melissa's] book is captivating, revealing and ultimately healing. Who knew the kid fromLittle House on the Prairiehad such a fascinating real-life story? I am in awe."—Hoda Kotb
"Melissa Francis' story is riveting. The book is the perfect antidote for the 'Tiger Mom' syndrome that seems to be gaining traction in today's society . . . If you want to be inspired to reach beyond what you were taught as a child, get this book now."—Melissa Gilbert, author of the bestselling "Prairie Tale: A Memoir"
"What makesDiary of a Stage Mother's Daughterso compelling aren't just the behind-the-scenes details but the spirited conclusion."—Entertainment Weekly
"[A] memoir...that you will never forget. It is captivating, revealing, and had me glued to the pages."—BlogCritics.org
"[A] superb family memoir."—The Washington Post
"The against-all-odds story...is, by turns, harrowing, shocking, and inspiring. Ultimately, it is a celebration of Francis' greatest role: survivor."—Elle.com Reader's Choice blog