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The Death Of Karen Silkwood

by Joyce Hannam · 1992

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This is the story of Karen Silkwood. It begins with her death. Why does her story begin from, where it should end? Certain people wanted her death to be an ending. Why? What were they afraid of? Karen Silkwood had something to tell us, and she believed that it was important. Why didn't she live to tell us? Will we ever know what really happened? The questions go on and on, but there are no answers. This is a true story. It happened in Oklahoma, USA, where Karen Silkwood lived, worked and died.

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true crimetrue crimeMore like thisLess of this
Setting
1970s1970sMore like thisLess of thisOklahomaOklahomaMore like thisLess of this
Audience
adult
Length
short · 44 pages

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