Cara is fleeing,
leaving her twin behind, a difficult journey made more difficult by a lack of
money, transportation, and trust. Throughout their years in the foster care
system the twins had learned to rely only on one another; now they were each on
their own. Along Cara’s way she meets a series of very special people, people
who demonstrate a love and selflessness that nurture her. Although Bratt’s writing does not stress the
root of these characters’ love, the reader might just see the love of Christ
demonstrated. Cara is also blessed with the love and devotion of a dog she
names Hemi after her favorite author, Ernest Hemingway. The reader journeys
right alongside Cara, celebrating her triumphs and anguishing in her setbacks.
Kay Bratt carefully
paces her release of information related to the twins’ past and to the reason
behind Cara’s flight, information vital to their future. Bratt is a master at
placing questions in her readers’ mind, and engaging them in the search for the
answers. I knew Bratt as a master of non-fiction; this book introduced me to
her as a master of fiction as well. This book will please readers who simply
love a good book with memorable characters as well as readers who desire a
memorable reading experience with meaningful themes and important life lessons.
I thank Kay Bratt
for providing me with a copy of Wish Me
Home in exchange for my honest review.
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