What Rose Was Up To: Part 2
Now that you know a lot of the facts revolving around the influence Rose had on Laura’s life, you can probably figure out for yourself that things would have been very different for Laura without her amazing daughter. In 1935, Rose had this to say: “I am now a fundamentalist American; give me time and I will tell you why individualism, laissez faire and the slightly restrained anarchy of capitalism offer the best opportunities for the development of the human spirit.” She continued this by saying, “Also I will tell you why the relative freedom of human spirit is better — and more productive, even in material ways — than the communist, Fascist, or any other rigidity organized for material ends.”
What Rose Was Up To: Part 2
As The End Approaches
Laura’s books achieved a different level of fame after a reprinting in 1953. The newer version included artwork by Garth Williams. This is the same person who made illustrations for other popular children’s books such as Stuart Little and Charlotte’s Web. “I have thought that I would spend what is left of my life living, not writing about it, but a story keeps stirring in my mind and if it pesters me enough I may have to write it down,” the author once explained. Truly, a good storyteller will be tempted to write down a great story.
As The End Approaches