Twelve Months To Live... Again

About the Book

Twelve Months to Live...Again chronicles the journey of Karen Dye-Walker, an artistic and vibrant woman who's health and spirit have been challenged by a host of medical issues and other hardships in her life. Inspired by great love for her son, Karen began to record her journey during a one-year program for weight loss, and in doing so found her voice as an author. In this book, Karen opens her heart and shares her day-to-day experiences filled with humor, emotion and brutal honesty. She invites readers into her life to see what it is really like to struggle with obesity, systemic Lupus, and Bipolar Disorder while finding true strength through family and deep faith. Karen would not let her illness dictate who she is as a person, and she hopes her story of personal victory will help her readers find their personal paths to happiness and fulfillment.

About the Author

Karen Dye-Walker was raised in the Southwestern United States. She began to write music and poetry as a child and has continued to write ever since. In addition to Twelve Months to Live…Again, has published several poems. is an active member of the United Methodist Church, acting as a Youth Lay Leader and Lay Speaker. She is also a member of the Mid-South Chapter of the Lupus Foundation of America. Karen currently resides in Kentucky, and is a proud mother and grandmother.