Kelsey Grammer: Faith and Forgiveness in the Face of Tragedy

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4.4 • 867 Ratings

🗓️ 27 May 2025

⏱️ 22 minutes

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In this heartfelt conversation, Kelsey Grammer discusses his new book, 'Karen: A Brother Remembers,' which delves into the tragic story of his sister's murder and the profound impact it had on his life. He shares insights on grief, faith, and forgiveness, reflecting on how these experiences shaped him as an artist. The discussion also touches on the importance of family, the process of writing the book, and the memories of his late friend George Wendt. Be sure to check out the ⁠On Brand with Donny Deutsch YouTube page⁠. There you will find all of Donny's conversations in video form. Takeaways Kelsey Grammer's new book is a tribute to his sister Karen. The inspiration for the book came from a medium's message. Grief can coexist with joy in memories of loved ones. Faith can provide comfort in times of tragedy. Forgiveness is a personal journey, not easily achieved. Artistic expression can be influenced by personal pain. Kelsey reflects on the impact of loss on his career. Closure can be found in revisiting painful memories. Understanding the 'why' of tragedy is complex and often elusive. The bond of family remains strong despite loss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:27.7	forward slash express. I am thrilled to today's guest, the iconic Kelsey Grammer, the great Kelsey Grammar.
0:44.3	I've been a huge fan for years.
0:46.5	He is an Emmy-winning, active producer and director.
0:49.4	He's only won six Emmy Awards, three Golden Globes, a SAG Award, and 18 Emmy nominations.
0:55.2	Of course, he's best known for Frazier Crane, and his work speaks for itself. We're here to talk about his new book,
1:01.5	Karen, a brother of members. It's also out in audio where Kelsey does the voice. Welcome, sir.
1:08.3	Thank you, Donnie. Good to see you. Good to see you.
1:18.4	The book is a gut-wrenching book about focuses around your brother, your brother, not your sister,
1:22.2	Karen, who was brutally murdered at 18, you were 20 years old.
1:30.1	And the inspiration for the book was you worked with a medium and you connected and it was felt like it was time to tell the story.
1:36.8	Yeah, what happened with this gal named Esther, some of the circles in which I travel are, you know, very connected to that world. And I produced a show called Medium Years ago, so it's been something I've been dabbling with for a long time.
1:43.7	They introduced me to ask her.
1:45.6	We booked a session together.
1:47.3	She got on the phone and said, just relax a little bit.
1:50.0	I heard a couple of rattles and a couple of sticks shaken,
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