Letters To Karen Author:Shedd, Charlie W. Letters from Dad. Karen Shedd is a lucky girl. When she became engaged while at college, she wrote her father for advice: I'd like you to tell me how I can keep him loving me forever." Dr. Shedd, a minister, a father of five, and a husband for 25 years, began writing Karen a series of letters which were eventually published in a collection t... more »hat soon became one of the most widely quoted and bestselling books of our time.« less