96-Year-Old Author Marie Phillips Kilkenny Releases Four in a Tub, A Heartfelt Memoir of Faith and Family

A powerful true story of resilience, unity, and love, capturing life in a family of twenty children during mid-20th century America.

RALEIGH, NC, April 10, 2026 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Marie Phillips Kilkenny, a 96-year-old author, shares an extraordinary life story in her memoir Four in a Tub, a moving tribute to family, faith, and resilience. Presented by Rory Parnell, the book offers an intimate glimpse into the lives of a large Catholic family navigating both hardship and joy.

Set between the 1930s and 1950s in Brooklyn and Queens, the memoir chronicles the upbringing of twenty children, including three sets of twins. The title reflects the realities of a crowded but loving home, where even everyday routines like bath time became shared family moments.

The story takes a poignant turn following the loss of their mother at age 40, leaving the older siblings to honor her final wish: to keep the family united. Through challenges and triumphs, the memoir highlights themes of togetherness, sacrifice, and unwavering faith.

More than a personal account, Four in a Tub stands as a testament to the importance of family support and enduring love. The book is now available on multiple platforms:

Amazon:
https://tinyurl.com/yvy5hxt6

Smashwords:
https://tinyurl.com/3axxpewj

Indigo:
https://www.indigo.ca/en-ca/books/marie-phillips-kilkenny/

Barnes & Noble:
https://shorturl.at/XeXiU

Kobo:
https://shorturl.at/WM6ZR

The memoir has already gained media attention and has been featured in:

New York Today:
https://www.thenewyorktoday.com/documenting-a-life-of-twenty-children-and-one-extraordinary-mother/

The Boston Courier:
https://thebostoncourier.com/from-writing-club-notes-to-a-finished-memoir-marie-kilkennys-remarkable-journey/

The Michigan Post:
https://michigan-post.com/how-a-95-year-old-author-turned-a-lifetime-of-laughter-and-loss-into-a-must-read-memoir/

Readers can also watch an exclusive TV interview here:
https://www.wect.com/2026/03/13/wilmington-woman-publishes-memoir-about-growing-up-one-20-children-during-great-depression/

The publication also honors the memory of the author's daughter, Tracy, who initiated the project before her passing in 2022. Her sister Rory completed the work, ensuring that this remarkable story continues to inspire future generations.

Marie Phillips Kilkenny, born in Brooklyn in 1930, grew up as one of twenty siblings in a close-knit Catholic family. Her upbringing shaped her lifelong values of faith, resilience, and togetherness.

Now residing in Wilmington, North Carolina, she is a mother of six and matriarch of a multi-generational family. At 96, she continues to inspire readers through her writing, sharing a legacy rooted in love and perseverance.

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