Lila A Biography
Lila A Biography by Kitty Katzell, published by iUniverse in March 2006, is a 104-page exploration of the author’s mother, Lila. The biography recounts Lila’s life journey, beginning in a small town in Iowa and continuing through her experiences in early 20th century South Dakota. It details her challenging childhood, her education at Dakota Wesleyan University, and her early career in banking and teaching, culminating in her marriage to Royce Engberg and the birth of their daughter.
Readers will find a narrative that highlights Lila’s resilience and adaptability as she transitioned from a teacher to a missionary in India, where she faced significant challenges, including the destruction of her school in an earthquake. The biography also covers her return to the United States, her pursuit of higher education, and her leadership roles in community organizations after marrying a professor at Syracuse University. The book provides insights into the life of an educator and the experiences of women in her era, culminating in Lila’s later struggles with Alzheimer’s Disease.
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Lila is the biography of the author’s mother. Born in a small town in Iowa and raised in early 20th century South Dakota, Lila lived a Cinderella childhood with a cruel stepmother. After attending Dakota Wesleyan University, she worked in a bank and then taught school until she met and married Royce Engberg. They had one child, a daughter, before Royce died.
Lila then became a missionary and taught in India for nine years. During that period, the school of which she had become the principal, was destroyed in an earthquake. She saw to its reconstruction before returning to the United States and building a new career for herself by working toward higher degrees which led to a career in higher education.
In time, she was married again to a professor at Syracuse University. She became a leader in Syracuse, heading up various community organizations. At the end of her life, she developed Alzheimer’s Disease.
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