Sitting at the kitchen tables of twelve women in their eighties who were born in or immigrated to Montana in the late nineteenth or early twentieth century, between 1982 and 1988 oral historian Donna Gray conducted interviews that reveal a rich heritage. In retelling their life stories, Gray steps aside and allows theses women with supposedly “nothing to tell” to speak for themselves. Pride, nostalgia, and triumph fill a dozen hearts as they realize how remarkable their lives have been and wonder how they did it all. Some of these women grew up in Montana in one-bedroom houses; others traveled in covered wagons before finding a home and falling in love with Montana. These raw accounts bring to life the childhood memories and adulthood experiences of ranch wives who were not afraid to milk a cow or bake in a wooden stove. From raising poultry to raising a family, these women knew the meaning of hard work. Several faced the hardships of family illness, poverty, and early widowhood. Through it all, they were known for their good sense of humor and strong sense of self.
After graduating from West Point in 1982 with a degree in general engineering, Donna Peterson went on to become a helicopter pilot, a maintenance test pilot and the Chief of Protocol for the free world's largest military installation, garnering numerous awards for her performance along the way. She has been honored as an Outstanding Female Veteran of Texas and has been presented honorary memberships to both the Korean Veterans of America and Vietnam Veterans of America for her support of veterans groups and veterans rights. An accomplished speaker, she has appeared on national television programs including Nightline, World News Tonight and CNN. She accepted a commission in the U.S. Army Reserve and was promoted to the rank of Major.
Angels don't wear white or have wings; they're gray and they glide. Step into the magical world of sugar gliders... Share the laughter and the tears in the adventures of the gallant Lord Darcy, his cherished Lady Elva, and their miracle twins, the Pixie Princess and Sir Daimon.
Ila's Diamonds II, is the second book of a trilogy by Donna M. Gray-Banks. It is a story about one woman's journey to find true fulfillment in her career, her life and her loves. It is also an erotic look at emotional exploitation and meaningless sexual gratification that develops between men and women when true love is not the impetus for a relationship.
Portraits of fourteen women who graduated from West Point and served in the Army, highlighting their character, accomplishments, leadership, ordeals and sacrifices.
Teacher Leslie Mercer returns to her hometown to help her high school boyfriend recover from a head injury. While Murphy’s mind is stuck in the past, Leslie finds out his younger brother, has had a crush on her for years. The now all-grown-up Grayson Webb says he has been waiting all his life for the chance to be with her. While Murphy recuperates, Gray asks her to teach him all the things he’s never had a chance to learn about women. But when their impromptu summer school ends, what will happen then?
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