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Today I am Carey

by Martin L. Shoemaker
John Skelley
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REMARKABLE DEBUT NOVEL FROM CRITICALLY ACCLAIMED AUTHOR MARTIN L. SHOEMAKER. Shoemaker proves why he has consitently been praised as one of the best story writers in SF today with this touching, thoughtful, action-packed debut novel, based on his award-winning short story Today I am Paul. TODAY Mildred has Alzheimer's. As memories fade, she acquires the aid of a full-time android to assist her in everyday life. Carey. Carey takes care of Mildred, but its true mission is to fill in the gaps in Mildred's past. To bring yesterday into today by becoming a copy. But not merely a copy of a physical person. A copy from the inside out. I AM After Mildred passes, Carey must find a new purpose. For a time, that purpose is Mildred's family. To keep them safe from harm. To be of service. There is Paul Owens, the overworked scientist and business leader. Susan Owens, the dedicated teacher. And Millie, a curious little girl who will grow up alongside her android best friend. And Carey will grow up with her. Carey cannot age. But Carey can change. CAREY Carey struggles. Carey seeks to understand life's challenges. Carey makes its own path. Carey must learn to live. To grow. To care. To survive. To be.

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  • Release date

    March 22, 2019

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      • ISBN: 9781980040927
      • File size: 350960 KB
      • Duration: 12:11:09

  • Languages

    • English

  • Reviews

    • AudioFile Magazine
      John Skelley's moving narration elevates this sci-fi novel, a universal story of our lifelong need for connection. In the near future, android Carey is designed to minister to dementia patients. After Carey, expertly portrayed by Skelley, eases the Owens family's matriarch's last days, they purchase the android, including its internal memory. Listeners will spend 80 years with Carey, who nurtures the Owenses, becoming a family member. The large cast and their changing emotions are superbly rendered--Skelley's portrayals of the elderly and whiny kids are particularly memorable. It's poignant to hear Skelley's Carey morph from android to sentient being as its programmed capacity to emulate becomes the ability to empathize. A realistic and satisfying conclusion leaves listeners hoping to meet Carey again. S.G.B. © AudioFile 2019, Portland, Maine

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