Never Come Back Book Signing with Karen Jensen

Valley native Karen Jensen grew up hearing about how her pacifist Grandfather Aaron Rempel became a Russian officer to save his life and the lives of his wife and children. Rich with details of daily life as well as the horrors of war and Communism, Never Come Back is an intimate look at one family’s survival during the catastrophes of war and revolution. Her mother, Agatha R. Larson “Gonja,” was a teacher and principal of Ballard School 1950’s -60’s and began writing the story before her death. Jensen took over for her mother and this book was born from her family’s audio interviews, memoirs, diaries, and genealogies. Never Come Back shares the many mercies her family received from God.

Jensen lives with her husband and three cats in Prescott, Arizona. She enjoys the beautiful nature and the history of Wyatt Earp and Doc Holliday in the area.