The Pearson Girls
by Kathy Plotkin
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The Pearson Girls
by Kathy Plotkin
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If Jo, Amy, Beth and Meg of "Little Women" had grown
up in the "Little House on the Prairie" between 1900 and the 1930s,
you would have "The Pearson Girls." This is the real-life story of
five beautiful, spirited sisters (Lucille, Elsie, Agnes, Flora and Charline),
born into the rigors of homesteading on the North Dakota Prairie; it is also
the tale of their sturdy parents, Charlie Pearson, a Swedish immigrant, and
his Hoosier Schoolmarm wife, Inda.
Set against a background of homesteading hardship (Dakota drought, prairie fires,
unbearable cold and crop failures), "The Pearson Girls" brings alive
the family's humor, intelligence and unshakable faith that good ultimately prevails.
In the spirit of Willa Cather, "The Pearson Girls" makes for nostalgic
reading, even for those who have never set foot in rural America. For those
who have, the book is a homecoming.
WHAT OTHERS ARE SAYING ABOUT "THE PEARSON GIRLS"
"The Pearson Girls" welcomes you into the rich lives of an unforgettable family. The writing is ginger-quick, the tales as clear and focused as Ansel Adams photos, sharply detailing life on the Dakota plains more than half a century ago. The "Girls" were clearly women of the 90s - ahead of their time, yet emerge as timeless personalities. Family values in this absorbing account come back to life as we remember it and as we wish it could be again. (Ann Compton, ABC News White House Correspondent)
"This memoir captures the spirit of a time, a place and a collection of fascinating people. It's a loving portrait of the hinterland that would have tempted H.L. Mencken to take a side trip." (Bob Fishburn, Book Reviewer, Roanoke Times)
"The heart of a remarkable prairie family has been perfectly captured here." (The Rev. Theodore Stoneberg, Professor of Pastoral Care & Counseling, School of Theology, Anderson University)
"A wonderful cake of zest, charm, and humor, with the photos a glorious icing." (Jeanie Neyer, Artist and Author)
"The Pearson Girls is not just about North Dakota; it's what North Dakota is about." (Allan Burke, Editor/publisher, Emmons County Record)
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Kathy Plotkin is a native of Bismarck, North Dakota. She began her writing
career immediately after graduating from Roanoke College, Salem, Virginia, in
1952, when she served simultaneously as feature writer, society editor, circulation
manager, and columnist for the Salem Times Register, a Virginia weekly. Her
humorous column, "Us Ladies," received Virginia Press Association
recognition.
From 1966 to 1976, she produced and hosted a talk show called "Panorama" on WDJB-TV, a CBS affiliate in Roanoke, Virginia, receiving the Golden Mike award from the American Women of Radio and Television in 1967, among other awards during that period. Now living in Manhattan, she has recently completed a novel and is currently editing memoirs for others.