Confessions of a Prairie Bitch: How I Survived Nellie Oleson and Learned to Love Being Hated
Jun 2010 · Sold by Harper Collins
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Confessions of a Prairie Bitch is Alison Arngrim’s comic celebrity memoir of growing up as one of television’s most memorable characters—the devious Nellie Oleson on the hit television show Little House on the Prairie. With revealing behind-the-scenes stories from the set, as well as tales from her bohemian upbringing in West Hollywood and her headline-making advocacy work on behalf of HIV awareness and abused children, Confessions of a Prairie Bitch is a must for fans of everything Little House: the classic 1970s television series and its many stars like Michael Landon and Melissa Gilbert; Gilbert’s bestselling memoir Prairie Tale... and, of course, the beloved series of books by Laura Ingalls Wilder that started it all.
But what was life really like for the girl everyone loved to hate?
- Hollywood Memoir: Go behind the scenes of Little House on the Prairie with scandalous, funny stories about Michael Landon, Melissa Gilbert, and the rest of the cast.
- Dysfunctional Family: Read about her bohemian upbringing in 1960s Hollywood with her gay, theatrical father, her voice-actress mother (the voice of Gumby!), and the dark family secrets she survived.
- Child Actor Survival: Follow her journey from a shy, abused child to an outspoken advocate who learned to embrace her inner ‘prairie bitch’ and use her fame for good.
- Celebrity Tell-All: Discover her bizarre friendships with icons like Liberace and Christine Jorgensen, the world’s first publicly acknowledged transsexual.
Confessions of a Prairie Bitch is Alison Arngrim’s comic celebrity memoir of growing up as one of television’s most memorable characters—the devious Nellie Oleson on the hit television show Little House on the Prairie. With revealing behind-the-scenes stories from the set, as well as tales from h...
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Susan Pa
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November 12, 2020
This is one of the best bios I've ever read. The way this woman came through everything and then used what she'd learned playing a nasty character to fight for the good of others is inspirational. And it's written in such a conversational style that you feel like she's sitting across the table from you telling you her story. I laughed, cried, and enjoyed every minute. I read the entire book in one day. Highly recommended.
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Nash Family
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October 9, 2013
One of the best books I have read in a long time. I laughed, cried, cheered. It confirms that you don't have to be anyone but yourself to make a difference in your own life and those around you. No excuses... you cant grab onto something better if you never choose to let go of the bad. Well done!
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Carla Brown
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May 6, 2014
I absolutely loved this book. It was funny and straight to the point if you ever wanted to know what happened behind the scenes in little house on the prarie, as well as the person behind the horrible character Nellie oelson then you've come to the right place. I could not put this book down. Allison Arngrim you've just gained a new fan.
About the author
Alison Arngrim starred as Nellie Oleson for seven years on the TV series Little House on the Prairie. She also guest-starred on The Love Boat, Fantasy Island, and the NBC movie of the week I Married Wyatt Earp. She has appeared in numerous films and plays, and her stand up comedy show, "Confessions of a Prairie Bitch," has become a worldwide phenomenon. Arngrim also volunteers for nonprofit organizations such as AIDS Project Los Angeles and the National Association to Protect Children. She lives in Los Angeles with her husband.
Alison Arngrim starred as Nellie Oleson for seven years on the TV series Little House on the Prairie. She also guest-starred on The Love Boat, Fantasy Island, and the NBC movie of the week I Married Wyatt Earp. She has appeared in numerous films and plays, and her stand up comedy show, "Confessio...
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