Marie Lyons Killilea was a notable author and activist dedicated to advocating for the rights of individuals with cerebral palsy. Her most recognized work, the novel "Karen," became a bestseller, selling over four million copies worldwide and translated into eleven languages. Through her writing and tireless lobbying efforts, she was instrumental in establishing the Cerebral Palsy Association and co-founding the National United Cerebral Palsy Foundation. Her legacy endures through her impact on improving the lives of those with cerebral palsy and her inspiring storytelling that resonates with readers globally.
Winner of the Christopher Award, this bestseller tells the inspirational true story of a girl with cerebral palsy. Written by Karen's mother, this memoir is a profound and heartwarming personal account of a young mother's efforts to refute the medical establishment's dispiriting advice, and her daughter's extraordinary triumph over seemingly insurmountable odds.