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Red Tail Feathers: Dare to Discover the Beauty of Grace
From the actress who starred as "Baby Grace" on the beloved series Little House on the Prairie comes an uplifting memoir about finding the grace of God in every chapter of life. With candor and insight, Wendi Lou Lee takes us through her early days in show business to life-changing events of adulthood, including her brain surgery in 2015. Starting with a red-tailed bird camouflaged by a shrub, Red Tail Feathers traces Wendi's reflective journey of discovering God's grace in all of life's circumstances and challenges you to do the same. Red Tail Feathers reminds us to keep our eyes wide open so we can recognize God's goodness as we dare to discover the beauty of grace around us. When we do, He exceeds our most wild and simple dreams. "The possibility of finding a sliver of goodness sends me searching for the evidence of it. If I look hard enough, I believe I can always find it."
188 pages, Paperback
Published August 15, 2023
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About the author
Wendi Lou Lee
3 books85 followersHi, I’m Wendi.
I’m one of those child actors that could have gone off the deep end. My friends say I’m fairly well adjusted, maybe playing the role of Baby Grace Ingalls has something to do with it.
Four seasons on the set of Little House on the Prairie with Michael Landon as my pa is something I could never have dreamed up. In fact, it’s shaped my life in unimaginable ways and it’s not going away either. Now after 40 years, I’m still a lover of bonnets and wide open spaces… Pa would be so proud!
My first book, A Prairie Devotional, has delighted Little House fans from all over the world. And now, my next book Red Tail Feathers releases August 13th of 2023. It's a memoir about finding grace in every chapter of life.
I love connecting with Little House fans, authors, and readers on my website. Signup for my email list, watch my live videos on Facebook, and follow me on Instagram.
I’m one of those child actors that could have gone off the deep end. My friends say I’m fairly well adjusted, maybe playing the role of Baby Grace Ingalls has something to do with it.
Four seasons on the set of Little House on the Prairie with Michael Landon as my pa is something I could never have dreamed up. In fact, it’s shaped my life in unimaginable ways and it’s not going away either. Now after 40 years, I’m still a lover of bonnets and wide open spaces… Pa would be so proud!
My first book, A Prairie Devotional, has delighted Little House fans from all over the world. And now, my next book Red Tail Feathers releases August 13th of 2023. It's a memoir about finding grace in every chapter of life.
I love connecting with Little House fans, authors, and readers on my website. Signup for my email list, watch my live videos on Facebook, and follow me on Instagram.
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July 23, 2024
(4.75 stars)
Red Tail Feather is equal parts memoir and faith-based guide, as Wendi Lou Lee uses episodes from her life to craft spiritual lessons in finding Grace.
Together with her twin sister, Lee portrayed "Baby Grace" on the television series Little House on the Prairie . Her account of her experiences on Little House -- gleaned from her own tender formative memories and her mother's storytelling -- are sweet and entertaining, but are only the earliest years in Lee's young life. The majority of her book is about her life after Hollywood and Little House , as an ordinary girl and woman -- not a celebrity or performer.
Lee writes beautifully -- with grace -- about how she came through the small and the most devastating experiences: from not fitting in and every day fears to parental loss and her brain tumor diagnosis and surgery. Lee's optimistic spirit is joyful and uplifting, and her perspective inspiring. She gracefully allows herself and us space for mistakes, pain, fear, and grief, while also finding forgiveness, acceptance, opportunity, and blessings. The memoir is then followed up with testaments by other people, portraying how they have discovered God's grace in the hardest times in their lives.
Despite being a Christian faith-based perspective, Lee's life lessons are universally relatable. She offers her readers strength, comfort, gratitude, and kindness. Some readers may, at times, less personally connect with the more Christianized language and specific teachings that Lee relates to her life lessons, particularly, if the reader does not share Lee's religious faith. There are moments, too, when individual agency in our ability to create and act with grace seem to be subsumed by God's Grace, and when tragedy walks the line of being presented as a gift or a lesson. But, on the whole, Lee focuses on the opportunity to find the grace, learning, and blessings in our own circumstances. Her tone is reassuring, empowering, and hopeful.
Lee is the embodiment of that higher Grace, and palpably radiates with her authentic kindness, compassion, and generous spirit with lively animation, yet balancing soothing calm. She's one of those people who it feels good to be around, even virtually though a book's pages. It was a true pleasure to listen to her narrate the audio edition. This is a book that I know I will return to again and again (especially the memoir portion based on Lee's own life lessons).
A heartfelt thank you for sharing you grace with us!
Red Tail Feather is equal parts memoir and faith-based guide, as Wendi Lou Lee uses episodes from her life to craft spiritual lessons in finding Grace.
Together with her twin sister, Lee portrayed "Baby Grace" on the television series Little House on the Prairie . Her account of her experiences on Little House -- gleaned from her own tender formative memories and her mother's storytelling -- are sweet and entertaining, but are only the earliest years in Lee's young life. The majority of her book is about her life after Hollywood and Little House , as an ordinary girl and woman -- not a celebrity or performer.
Lee writes beautifully -- with grace -- about how she came through the small and the most devastating experiences: from not fitting in and every day fears to parental loss and her brain tumor diagnosis and surgery. Lee's optimistic spirit is joyful and uplifting, and her perspective inspiring. She gracefully allows herself and us space for mistakes, pain, fear, and grief, while also finding forgiveness, acceptance, opportunity, and blessings. The memoir is then followed up with testaments by other people, portraying how they have discovered God's grace in the hardest times in their lives.
Despite being a Christian faith-based perspective, Lee's life lessons are universally relatable. She offers her readers strength, comfort, gratitude, and kindness. Some readers may, at times, less personally connect with the more Christianized language and specific teachings that Lee relates to her life lessons, particularly, if the reader does not share Lee's religious faith. There are moments, too, when individual agency in our ability to create and act with grace seem to be subsumed by God's Grace, and when tragedy walks the line of being presented as a gift or a lesson. But, on the whole, Lee focuses on the opportunity to find the grace, learning, and blessings in our own circumstances. Her tone is reassuring, empowering, and hopeful.
Lee is the embodiment of that higher Grace, and palpably radiates with her authentic kindness, compassion, and generous spirit with lively animation, yet balancing soothing calm. She's one of those people who it feels good to be around, even virtually though a book's pages. It was a true pleasure to listen to her narrate the audio edition. This is a book that I know I will return to again and again (especially the memoir portion based on Lee's own life lessons).
A heartfelt thank you for sharing you grace with us!
August 23, 2023
Red Tail Feathers is a touching memoir from Wendi Lou Lee, "Baby Grace" from the classic television series, Little House on the Prairie.
Reflect with Lee as she shares the moments where the beauty of God's grace has uplifted and inspired her daily life. Lee's skillfully woven story will touch your heart, showing how even the ordinary moments can have a significant impact on us and others.
Opening with the sighting of a red-tailed bird camouflaged by a shrub in the parking lot of the medical building where she and her husband sat after an appointment, Lee shares some of the most personal moments of her life and career, including: auditioning with her sister Brenda, navigating family changes and tragedy, accepting who God created her to be, the joy of reconnecting with old friends, and learning how to traverse a world of changes brought on by a serious diagnosis and major surgery.
Red Tail Feathers is a beautifully written, moving memoir that touched me deeply. Wendi opens her heart to readers, allowing them to experience her triumphs and challenges with all the vulnerability we often endure along our human journey. Her story uplifts the reader as she shares how visible and true and pure God's grace is and the lessons He gently imparts upon His children along the way. I thought I might share my favorite parts, but discovered I would need to share so much of the book that I would risk violating copyright law. :)
Throughout Red Tail Feathers, you will learn about a talented daughter, sister, wife, mother, and actor who is very much down to earth and comfortable in the path God has laid out before her. Follow Wendi's journey to "Discover the Beauty of Grace," and let it transform how you view your own life.
Highly recommended!
Reflect with Lee as she shares the moments where the beauty of God's grace has uplifted and inspired her daily life. Lee's skillfully woven story will touch your heart, showing how even the ordinary moments can have a significant impact on us and others.
Opening with the sighting of a red-tailed bird camouflaged by a shrub in the parking lot of the medical building where she and her husband sat after an appointment, Lee shares some of the most personal moments of her life and career, including: auditioning with her sister Brenda, navigating family changes and tragedy, accepting who God created her to be, the joy of reconnecting with old friends, and learning how to traverse a world of changes brought on by a serious diagnosis and major surgery.
Red Tail Feathers is a beautifully written, moving memoir that touched me deeply. Wendi opens her heart to readers, allowing them to experience her triumphs and challenges with all the vulnerability we often endure along our human journey. Her story uplifts the reader as she shares how visible and true and pure God's grace is and the lessons He gently imparts upon His children along the way. I thought I might share my favorite parts, but discovered I would need to share so much of the book that I would risk violating copyright law. :)
Throughout Red Tail Feathers, you will learn about a talented daughter, sister, wife, mother, and actor who is very much down to earth and comfortable in the path God has laid out before her. Follow Wendi's journey to "Discover the Beauty of Grace," and let it transform how you view your own life.
Highly recommended!
August 16, 2023
I have been a diehard “Little House on the Prairie” fan (TV show and books) all my life, so I was eager to read this book, written by one of the twins who played Baby Grace on the TV show. In Red Tail Feathers, Wendi Lou Lee recounts stories about how God has poured his grace out in every circumstance of her life. Along with sharing details of her formative years on the “Little House” set, Lee also recalls how she reconnected with the rest of the cast as an adult. Her life has not been a bed of roses, however; Lee has dealt with a broken home, rejection, grief, panic attacks, and even brain surgery. Through it all, Lee has maintained a strong Christian faith and sought God’s grace in it all. Red Tail Feathers does have a healthy dose of humor, too, like the story about Lee’s boyfriend who sent her a fish in the mail! I strongly recommend this book to anyone who 1) needs an encouraging read or 2) is a "Little House on the Prairie" fan.
October 16, 2023
This is another book I have read by a local author. My children and grandchildren know her. I know her family. The book was also recommended to me by a dear friend who also used a portion of Wendi's book as a morning devotional reading to a group of us who had lost a beloved friend to cancer.
In general this was a gentle book I needed to read during a time of sorrow. Also, Wendi's chapter on how long she let guilt run her life deeply resonated (worth the price of the book in that chapter). I can easily recommend this book and also easily loan or give this book to my mother. Lovely book to read if you've been reading heavy books or are going through sorrows and need something lovely and gentle.
In general this was a gentle book I needed to read during a time of sorrow. Also, Wendi's chapter on how long she let guilt run her life deeply resonated (worth the price of the book in that chapter). I can easily recommend this book and also easily loan or give this book to my mother. Lovely book to read if you've been reading heavy books or are going through sorrows and need something lovely and gentle.
September 15, 2023
I am a huge fan of LHOTP and have met Wendi in person as well as follow her on social media so of course I wanted to read her story! This book is easy to read and is beautifully written. Through reading it, I was challenged to look back at my life and see where God has shown His grace and continues to do so in little ways that I may not even realize. I especially connected with her story of feeling unseen and forgotten. Thankful that God sees me, and He cares!
August 13, 2023
This beautiful, candid, honest, and uplifting memoir from Little House star Wendi Lou Lee tells her story of joys and challenges. Through myriad experiences, her unwavering faith remains strong and shows how God is always present in our lives and is the source of everything. Highly recommended for Little House fans and people of faith. Thanks to the author for an advanced reader's copy of the book to review.
November 26, 2023
I met Wendi last weekend at a LHOTP event. I feel like I have known her my whole life. This book had me in tears. Good tears. She isn’t just “Baby Grace”, she is Wendi Lou Lee. I find that things lately have been emotional for me especially since my brother has been fighting a very rare form of cancer. I am thankful to see the GRACE in the situation with my brother. God’s GRACE is sufficient.
December 21, 2024
Outstanding! It's not so much a memoir of Wendi's time on Little House on the Prairie because she was quite young during those years. It's more insightful reflections on how her life has unfolded and her belief in Divine intervention for many of the things that have happened, including her experiences on Little House.
June 17, 2024
What can I say? I just appreciate the gentle vulnerability of this book. A fellow sister in Christ is always a treasure when found, and I feel as though I have found one in Wendi. A beautiful memoir, and I feel honored to have stepped into Wendi’s world for a moment.
February 15, 2024
Sweet book about Grace! Will definitely re-read!
June 2, 2024
A really nice story of God's in the midst of the hard and even the small things in life. It helped me to see that even better.
October 6, 2024
Very enjoyable & uplifting. Also thought provoking internally.
March 9, 2025
So beautifully written!
August 31, 2025
I loved Wendi's storytelling and openness, and her tracing grace throughout.
September 1, 2023
I really enjoyed this book; Wendi is a great writer. She has a very open and sharing style, and invites the reader in to learn about her and lessons we can learn in life.
I recommend you read her first book also, A Prairie Devotional; it is a really unique mix of devotional and Little House on the Prairie.
Red Tail Feathers is an interesting type of memoir; it covers random times and events during her life, and what she shares made me laugh at times, and there was at least one chapter that made me cry! Definitely check out this book!
I recommend you read her first book also, A Prairie Devotional; it is a really unique mix of devotional and Little House on the Prairie.
Red Tail Feathers is an interesting type of memoir; it covers random times and events during her life, and what she shares made me laugh at times, and there was at least one chapter that made me cry! Definitely check out this book!
April 25, 2024
This book is about Wendy’s life and how she finds God’s Grace is every situation. It’s a great book! Who better to tell us about God’s Grace than Baby Grace Ingalls from Little House on the Prairie!
September 14, 2023
As a fan of Little House since I was 10, now some 50 years later I got to read "Red Tail Feathers", the life story of Baby Grace. I felt as if I grew up with her then and now as she told of her younger years and life now. Not just on the show but intimate details of her life. Hollywood did not change who she was. Seeing how her mom kept the girls grounded, giving them as normal a life as possible, even among troubles that came their way. One of my favorute stories is of how they would fight over who was able to sit next to their grandfather. Love of family is what we all long for. Wendi's faith remained strong thoughout the book. She is a survivor. When brain cancer struck and know knowing the outcome of it all, then seeing the hidden blessing of a red tail feather...that is a reminder to us alll that good things are still there even when life seems at its worst. God's grace is abundant. We just need to have our eyes open, hearts open to receive.
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