The Crop Duster's Daughter

Rhonda Colia’s The Crop Duster’s Daughter is a heartfelt tribute to a woman who defied the odds and broke barriers in the male-dominated world of crop dusting. Her mother, Mary Leota Mae Burks-Eiler, was born in 1918, and pursued her passion for aviation from a young age. She overcame numerous challenges to become one of the first female crop dusters and flight instructors. Through stories of courage, resilience, and determination, the book paints a vivid portrait of a true pioneer who helped create opportunities for women in the aviation industry while also raising a family and navigating a path marked by numerous obstacles. Sit across the kitchen table and immerse yourself in the sweet stories of Mary’s life retold by her daughter, Rhonda. As you are drawn into her mother’s journey, you will feel the profound impact of her legacy in the world of agriculture, aviation, and on her children.