Betty MacDonald Books in Order

Betty MacDonald is a celebrated American author, born Anne Elizabeth Campbell Bard in Boulder, Colorado. Born in 1908, she spent her early years in Seattle's Capitol Hill neighborhood, later moving to Roosevelt where she graduated from Roosevelt High School in 1924. MacDonald's writing career took off in the 1940s, marked by the publication of her bestselling novel, The Egg and I, in 1945. This autobiographical account of her life on a chicken farm catapulted her to fame, with translations in 20 languages and a movie adaptation featuring the beloved characters Ma and Pa Kettle. Notable for her candid portrayal of rural life, MacDonald's subsequent works, such as Anybody Can Do Anything and The Plague and I, solidified her reputation as a witty and engaging storyteller. Her writing often reflects her adventurous spirit and resilience in the face of adversity.