THE TURTLE LADY is the biography of Ninety-Nines' charter member Ila Fox Loetscher. Written by Evelyn Sizemore a long time friend and 40 year member of The Ninety-Nines, this fascinating and delightful book chronicles the life of Iowa's first licensed woman pilot through the 20th century. A walk with Ila from 1904 to 2000 takes the reader through tales of her childhood to her solo in 1929 and never forgotten flying days, a storybook marriage and on to what would become her life's calling as The Turtle Lady.

Her courage, leadership and unflaggin determination mark her as a daring woman of firsts who became one of the most respected conservationnnists of Texas. A compelling life story of how one person can truly make a diifference in our world.

Published:	Republic of Texas Press
Price:	$21.95 (includes shipping and handling)
ISBN:	1-55622-896-1
	230 pages 60 black & white photographs Each copy is autographed
This book can be purchased from:	Check or money order payable to Evelyn Sizemore Mail to: 4917 Ravenswood Drive Air Force Village #1411 San Antonio, TX 78227 E-mail: e.a.sizemore@att.net