Charlene Spiegelman Plattner

Letters from Alice: a Woman of Pioneer Spirit Charlene Spiegelman Plattner

Down through the ages there have been countless men and women who have lived intelligent and courageous lives that didnt even make a footnote in the history books. Such a woman is the subject of this anthology. Women like Alice King have been and will be an inspiration to generations of young women. Although she lived in a mans world, Alice created a niche for herself through self-determination, intelligence, and above all, an undefeatable spirit that never waned through her 89 years of life in the Rockies (1905 to 1995). Alice is to be admired for her genuine pioneer spirit, her zest for life, and her determination to live life to the utmost. Even when her eyesight had gone and getting around was so difficult, she kept her mind active by learning and growing and doing right to the end. This woman was a wonderful example to all of us of how a confident, active mind can remain lucid into the declining years. Her letters reflect the personal strength and determination that guided her through a long and productive life.