In These Happy Golden Years, the eighth book of Laura Ingalls Wilder’s cherished Little House series, Laura is now a young woman ready to embrace the future. With her family settled in De Smet, Laura takes on her first job as a schoolteacher, traveling miles to reach the schoolhouse and navigating the challenges of teaching while still learning about herself. This book also chronicles the deepening romance between Laura and Almanzo Wilder, who has been quietly courting her. As their relationship blossoms, Laura is confronted with the responsibilities of adulthood, the complexities of love, and the question of what it means to build a life. The story is filled with moments of sweetness, laughter, and the bittersweet transitions that come with growing up. With its enduring themes of family, love, and resilience, These Happy Golden Years is a celebration of the joy of finding one’s way in the world and the strength found in the love of family and friends.
