Ayn Rand and Isabel Patterson: A Biography

In 1943, Isabel Patterson, Rose Wilder Lane and Ayn Rand published books that basically started the modern free market conservative or libertarian movement in the United States. "I've always found her to be such a fascinating personality and fascinating character," says author of The Little House on the Prairie books. Author: I was imitating the style of a book called the Metaphysical Club by Louis Manand, which was published in 2000.