Karen
a brother remembers
$36.00
- Hardcover
456 pages
- Release Date
14 May 2025
Summary
Karen: A Brother’s Story of Loss, Healing, and Hope
On July 1, 1975, Kelsey Grammer’s younger sister, 18-year-old Karen Grammer, was raped and murdered—now, for the first time, Kelsey discusses how it has affected him and the hope and healing he has found in the decades since.
Karen by Kelsey Grammer delves into the deeply personal and tragic story of the author’s sister, Karen, who was brutally murdered at the age of 18. Kelsey was just 20 years old and studying th…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781400252817 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 1400252814 |
| Author: | Kelsey Grammer |
| Publisher: | HarperCollins Focus |
| Imprint: | Harper Select |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 456 |
| Release Date: | 14 May 2025 |
| Weight: | 746g |
| Dimensions: | 43mm x 238mm x 162mm |
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Critics Review
‘Grammer’s story is often raw and unflinchingly honest.’ * Library Journal *‘Grammer’s tender portrait of his sister as a sensitive, intelligent soul goes a long way toward correcting the record, and his vacillation between rawness and composure on the page is enormously affecting.’ * Publishers Weekly *People’s Best Books of May 2025One of Oprah Daily’s Most Anticipated Books of 2025
About The Author
Kelsey Grammer
Kelsey Grammer is an Emmy-winning actor, producer, and director with a career spanning over three decades in television, film, and theatre. He has earned six Emmy Awards, three Golden Globes, a SAG Award, and 18 Emmy nominations. Grammer is globally known for his iconic portrayal of Dr. Frasier Crane, a role he played across Cheers, Frasier, and Wings for over 20 years. He is currently producing and starring in the Frasier revival streaming on Paramount+.
Grammer’s film credits include notable roles in The Space Between, The God Committee, The Marvels, Jesus Revolution, Neighbors 2: Sorority Rising, and X-Men: The Last Stand, as well as a standout voice role as Sideshow Bob on The Simpsons since 1990, for which he won an Emmy in 2006. His other voice work includes Toy Story 2, Anastasia, and Trollhunters: Rise of the Titans. Grammer’s television roles include Dr. Death, The Last Tycoon, Boss (for which he won a Golden Globe), and Partners.
On stage, Grammer’s impressive career includes a Tony nomination for his role in La Cage aux Folles on Broadway and a return to London’s West End in Man of La Mancha. He also starred in Candide with L.A. Opera and participated in a live performance of Beauty and the Beast at the Hollywood Bowl. In his early career he received acclaim for his off-Broadway theatre, and roles in Macbeth, Othello, and My Fair Lady.
A seasoned producer, Grammer founded Grammnet Productions, which produced hits like Medium and The Game. He is also behind the Frasier reboot, the Phat Tuesdays docuseries, and the 2024 The Game revival.
Grammer was born in the U.S. Virgin Islands and raised in New Jersey and Florida. He currently divides his time between Los Angeles and New York.
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