![]() The New York Times wrote, “You’ll want to read it most for Karen’s own words: ‘I can walk, I can talk. ![]() At the time of her death she was survived by her husband, Jimmy (who died a few years later at the age of 80) and four children: Marie Irish, Karen Killilea, Kristin Viltz, and Rory Killilea, six grandchildren, and one great grandchild. Marie’s activism spread awareness of the mistreatment of disabled people in America and led to the formation of multiple foundations, including United Cerebral Palsy.Ī larger-than-life story, Karen tells of a family’s courage, patience, and struggle in the face of extreme difficulty. Marie Killilea died on Octoat the age of 78 of respiratory ailments. Written by Karen’s mother, Marie, 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. October 23, 1991, Larchmont, New York) is the mother of Karen Killilea and an American. But in a revolutionary act of faith and love, the Killileas never gave up hope that Karen could lead a successful life. Discover Marie Killilea Marriage and Children, Religious Faith. At the time, her condition was considered untreatable, and institutionalization was the only recourse. In 1940, when Karen Killilea was born three months premature and developed cerebral palsy, doctors encouraged her parents to put her in an institution and forget about her. Winner of the Christopher Award: This bestseller tells the inspirational true story of a girl with cerebral palsy and the mother who wouldn’t give up on her. Back cover has some wear / discoloration. ![]() ![]() 1984 30th anniversary printing with rare cover. ![]()
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