Overview
Bertha Droege McGowan: A Memoir is a book written by Charles B. McGowan, which tells the story of his mother's life. Bertha Droege McGowan was born in 1901 and grew up in a small town in Illinois. She lived through two world wars, the Great Depression, and the social and cultural changes of the 20th century.The book is a tribute to Bertha's life and accomplishments, as well as a reflection on the author's own experiences growing up with her. McGowan draws on family stories, personal memories, and historical research to paint a vivid picture of his mother's life.The book covers Bertha's childhood, her education, her marriage to Charles McGowan Sr., and her career as a teacher. It also explores her involvement in community organizations, her love of gardening and travel, and her devotion to her family.Throughout the book, McGowan reflects on the lessons he learned from his mother and the values she instilled in him. He also explores the challenges she faced as a woman in a male-dominated society and the ways in which she overcame them.Bertha Droege McGowan: A Memoir is a touching and inspiring tribute to a remarkable woman and a testament to the enduring power of family and love.Written For Those Who May Find Enjoyment In The Recollection Of A Life That Affected Many Other Lives, With Love And With Charity, For Years To Come.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
- | Author: Charles B. McGowan
- | Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLC
- | Publication Date: Jul 22, 2011
- | Number of Pages: 118 pages
- | Binding: Hardback or Cased Book
- | ISBN-10: 1258070413
- | ISBN-13: 9781258070410
