Ebba Jo Tate Spettel was born in 1929, growing up during the Depression in Concord, NC. She received a scholarship to Vassar College, married a West Point army officer, and loved t...view moreEbba Jo Tate Spettel was born in 1929, growing up during the Depression in Concord, NC. She received a scholarship to Vassar College, married a West Point army officer, and loved traveling the world. Widowed at age 52, she found solace in her family and as a teacher, gaining wisdom from her life experiences.view less