Karen Cairel Author: April Foster Interviewer: Lucky Lorbier Ethnic Group: Japanese American Generation: Youth

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…For Karen Cairel, coming-of-age was a journey, involving many steps and the support of loving family ties. She treasures the model her grandmother provided showing her that adult life can be bright and positive. Karen’s religion of Buddhism and Japanese heritage provided the values that guided her to maturity. She remembers the support of  parents who adjusted quickly as she began to make adult choices. In sum, she was warmly cared for as she made her way toward adulthood…