My Life Story
Margaret Estelle Gulbranson Schultz
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Mom had no plan to publish, but I would like others to have the chance to catch glimpses of my mother's life as she grew to be a well-respected woman in a small North Dakota community. Many who read these words may remember these glimpses differently, but this is Margaret's perspective. She would say that all memories should be treasured and her words have already jarred others' views, stories, and memories. When someone you love becomes a memory, the memory becomes a treasure. May all your loved ones be treasured!
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About the Book
My Life Story: Margaret Estelle Gulbranson Schultz was first written in longhand by Margaret. Her story is a firsthand account of a young girl of Norwegian descent who grew up in a family of nine children in North Dakota during the Depression. Of interest is the fact that the family did live in a boxcar and were the authentic boxcar children. The Gulbranson offspring learned early to fend for themselves and help others. Being the eldest, Margaret supported and cared for her eight siblings. After a harsh start in school knowing no English, Margaret (to her delight) was sent home, learned English in one year, and went on to become a teacher at the age of nineteen. For over forty years, she continued to be heavily involved in the educational system. Margaret Estelle Gulbranson Schultz is memorialized as a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, friend, and teacher.
About the Author
Dr. Adonica Schultz Aune is a semi-retired educator living in Florida with her husband, Bob. Dr. Aune has traveled widely teaching in several countries and cultures, but mostly in the United States. She continues to teach online courses for the American College of Norway in coordination with the University of North Dakota. Dr. Aune has published Tao is How, The Fourth Shift Theory, Utero Animus, Seniors Rule, My Mother’s Journal, My Olive Branch, and My Olive Tree. This is the second printing of My Life Story – Margaret Estelle Gulbranson Schultz which Dr. Aune (as Margaret’s oldest daughter) transcribed in collaboration with her mother. Dr. Aune enjoys golfing, swimming, reading, writing, traveling, and enjoying her extended blended family of ten grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Her next creative work will be In the Forest.