The Turtle Lady: IIa Fox Loetscher of South Padre (Paperback)

by Evelyn Sizemore (Author)

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Product Description
A strong woman through the 97 years of her life, Ila Fox Loetscher was always on the leading edge. Her life took her from being a pioneer aviator, through an enchanted marriage and tragic widowhood, to becoming a leading environmentalist, devoted to protecting sea turtles and making her home in South Padre Island, Texas.

About the Author
Author Evelyn Sizemore was Ila's neighbor in South Padre and longtime friend. They were both members of The Ninety-Nines. Evelyn and her husband, Bob, live in San Antonio.

Product Details

• Paperback: 220 pages
• Publisher: Republic of Texas (February 25, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1556228961
• ISBN-13: 978-1556228964
• Product Dimensions: 8.1 x 6 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.7 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #317,370 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An engaging depiction of a truly remarkable & selfless life, May 10, 2002

By	Midwest Book Review (Oregon, WI USA) - See all my reviews

The Turtle Lady: Ila Fox Loetscher Of South Padre is the life story of a truly remarkable woman who, after the death of her husband, devoted herself to preserving the sea turtle Lepidochelys kempii (Kemp's ridley), from extinction. A superb biographical portrait of a woman who was a pioneer aviator, through her marriage and tragic widowhood, to her years as a devoted environmentalist and animal lover, The Turtle Lady is not to be missed. This is an engaging depiction of a truly remarkable and selfless life. The Turtle Lady is especially recommended reading for wildlife and environmental protection activists.

5.0 out of 5 stars Unique, warm and courageous story of an environmental pioneer who saved the Ridley Turtles, September 28, 2007

By	Patricia F. Good (San Antonio, Texas United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Evelyn Sizemore was not only the best person to write this book, but possibly the only person who had the passion and grace to tell this story so beautifully. The added bonus to this book is Evelyn's black and white photographs. Amazing how the current message of sound environmental policies for the protection of endangered animals confirms the pure wisdom of their early struggles to save the Ridley turtles on the beaches of South Padre Island some 20 or 30 years ago. These two women were way ahead of their time and inspire us all to stand in our truth as they did in theirs.

Patricia Francis Good
San Antonio, Texas

3.0 out of 5 stars The Turtle Lady, October 13, 2005

A Kid's Review

Enjoyed the book. Thought is was missing alot of factual details.