About the Author
Jane Dalton Weinberger, born in Maine in 1919, is a retired book publisher and the
author of several books for children. Her books for grown ups include As Ever, Jane,
a collection of letters written from Washington during her husband's tours of duty there. Please
Buy My Violets or How to Raise Money for Your Causes, reflects her vast experience in
volunteer work for many different organizations. Jane Weinberger has received the Deborah
Morton Award from Westbrook College at the University of New England and The Maine Media
Women's Award for Excellence in Communications.
Serving in the Army Nurse Corps during the Second World War, she met and married a
fellow officer, Caspar Willard Weinberger. Together they have two children, three
grandchildren and two great grandsons. |