Karen Killilea

[pjlla]

I just re-read "Karen" a few months ago! It is one of my "keepers" on my bookshelf that I have had since childhood. Thanks for the update on the family.... interesting!.................P

 

[rndmr2]

I read "Karen" years ago and somehow misplaced the book and would look for it often in bookstores, the library, etc. I did an internet search recently and finally came across some info. So weird to see this thread show up!

 

[MaryAnnDVC]

The original post is from 2003.

Someone on Facebook mentioned the name “Rory” which reminded me of Karen’s brother, so I did a search and saw that Karen passed away in December 2020 at 80. I thought I’d share.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/loca...bec184-4530-11eb-b0e4-0f182923a025_story.html

 

[leebee]

Funny that this thread should pop up again. I've just returned from visiting my sister and BIL in New Orleans, where she told me about Karen's passing. My sister has read and reread the Karen books, and followed whatever she could find about Karen in the news. She said it was Karen's comments about leaving the crutches behind and choosing to use a wheelchair that gave her the courage to do so, too. She also said similar things- that although a wheelchair always seemed to signify giving up, it actually increased her independence, strength, and energy for everyday life and experiences- the same things Karen found.