Karen Keilt

Karen Keilt is a Brazilian-born author who survived a traumatic ordeal of false imprisonment and torture in her home country.

Raised in a privileged family in São Paulo, she experienced a dramatic shift in her life when she and her American husband were arrested without cause.

After enduring 45 days of abuse, Keilt eventually rebuilt her life in the United States.

Decades later, she bravely shared her story with the Brazilian National Truth Commission, aiming to expose corruption and prevent similar atrocities.

Keilt's memoir reflects her strength, resilience, and commitment to justice, offering a powerful testament to the human spirit's capacity to overcome unimaginable hardships.