"KAREN ANN WAS A GIFT FROM GOD. THAT WAS MADE VERY CLEAR TO US, FROM THE DAY SHE CAME INTO OUR LIVES." -Julia Quinlan On the night of April 15, 1975, Karen Ann Quinlan was rushed to the hospital in an irreversible coma. Five anguishing months later, her parents realized she would never recover. They asked the doctors to remove Karen Ann from her artificial respirator so that she could die with dignity. Karen Ann is the story of a brain-damaged girl maintained by life-support machines. It is also the story of her parents, Joseph and Julia Quinlan, who bravely endured a nightmare of media harassment and ethical controversy to take their daughter's case to court. Because of them, Karen Ann is now living in a natural state. Their unyielding faith won her the right to rest in God's hands. KARENANN A story of courage and inspiration