Comments on: In Praise of Betsy-Tacy: A Tribute to Maud Hart Lovelace and Her Classic Novels

By: Anna Rose Johnson

Anna Rose Johnson — Sun, 11 Nov 2018 01:04:24 +0000

In reply to Susan Merkley. Thanks so much for your comment, Susan! I really appreciate your thoughts about the Betsy-Tacy series, and I'm so glad to hear that you are sharing them with your niece :) Happy Reading!

By: Susan Merkley

Susan Merkley — Sat, 10 Nov 2018 15:38:22 +0000

I just found this web site. It brought tears to my eyes as I felt as if I had found two old friends. I fondly remember my friends, Betsy and Tacy, from childhood and the hours spent immersed in their lives. I remember my feelings of loss when they were grown (accompanied by tears) when I could no longer follow their journeys. I shared copies of their early books with a beloved niece and am pleased to realize they are still available for today’s generations. Thankfully we have libraries; without them I would never have found these wonderful books. I have often wondered if my love of history started with with them and the realization that lives from succeeding generations share the same feelings of friendship and joy.

By: Ceil Wirth

Ceil Wirth — Thu, 09 Aug 2018 04:48:58 +0000

Well, I hope I’m not wearing out my welcome here, but there are two more novels, ‘Early Candlelight’ by Maud and ‘Gentleman from England’ by Maud and Delos.

By: Ceil Wirth

Ceil Wirth — Thu, 09 Aug 2018 04:45:33 +0000

PS: There IS life after Betsy’s Wedding: one more book, Betsy and Joe, which tells about their early life together in Minneapolis.

By: Ceil Wirth

Ceil Wirth — Thu, 09 Aug 2018 04:43:06 +0000

There is also a novel, The Golden Wedge, co-written by Maud and Delos, her husband, and two for children (unrelated to the BTT series): ‘The Trees Kneel at Christmas’ and ‘The Bird is in the Tree’. And, of course, Winona’s Pony Cart, Emily of Deep Valley, and Carney’s House Party. Loved ’em all!

By: Sharon Scott

Sharon Scott — Thu, 09 Aug 2018 00:02:14 +0000

I am 79 years old and have read the Betsy-Tacy books so many times since the 8th grade I have lost count. One of the joys of my life was when I introduced them to my daughter and she loved them too.

By: Anna Rose Johnson

Anna Rose Johnson — Wed, 08 Aug 2018 16:53:14 +0000

In reply to Thomas Beers. Thanks so much for your comment, Thomas! I always enjoyed reading about "Alice" :)

By: Anna Rose Johnson

Anna Rose Johnson — Wed, 08 Aug 2018 16:52:40 +0000

In reply to Emily F. Johnson. Thanks so much, Emy! :)

By: Anna Rose Johnson

Anna Rose Johnson — Wed, 08 Aug 2018 16:52:23 +0000

In reply to Pamela Roy. Thanks so much, Pamela! Rereading cherished books is one of my favorite pastimes :)

By: Thomas Beers

Thomas Beers — Wed, 08 Aug 2018 16:38:44 +0000

Very true about the characters of her books being based on people in her life. “Alice” was based on my grandmother Ruth Fallie Williams, daughter of Theodore “Thede” Williams of the Williams Insurance Agency in Mankato. They lived on Wickersham Drive.