You've probably heard all the hype and seen Melissa Gilbert on the Today show or the View this week, promoting her new memoir, Prairie Tale.

For fans of the television show "Little House on the Prairie," this book gives the "behind the scenes" you might not necessarily want to read. But if you want to read about the personal and professional growth of an actress as she comes of age and self-awareness, this is the book for you.

Please be aware that this book is for older teens and adults; I'd give it an R rating for language and some content.

I appreciate Gilbert's honesty and forthrightness in her personal journey. It can't have been easy to write, but it was absolutely fascinating reading for this fan.