Phyllis Karas
Cognoscenti contributor
Phyllis Karas is a former adjunct professor in the journalism department at Boston University's College of Communication. She is the author of 12 books, including, with Kevin Weeks, the New York Times best seller, "Brutal: The Untold Story of My Life Inside Whitey Bulger’s Irish Mob." Her newest book "Curse of the Blumenthals," will be published by Post Hill Press on May 19, 2026.
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My friend, and my duck
This is a most unusual story about an affectionate duck, grief and the signs nature provides when we need them. Journalist Phyllis Karas explains.