Today I Am Carey

A full-time android named Carey assists Mildred, who has Alzheimer's, in daily life. Carey's true mission is to fill in the gaps in Mildred's past and bring yesterday into today. After Mildred passes, Carey must find a new purpose and becomes Mildred's family's protector.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 448 pages
Publication date: 02 March 2020
Publisher: Baen Books

Today, Mildred is living with Alzheimer's. As her memories fade, she relies on the assistance of a full-time android named Carey to help her navigate through her daily life. While Carey takes care of Mildred, its true purpose is to fill in the gaps in Mildred's past. To bring yesterday into today, by becoming a copy—not just a physical copy, but a copy from the inside out.

After Mildred's passing, Carey must find a new purpose in life. At first, her focus is on Mildred's family, ensuring their safety, being of service, and providing support. Among them are Paul Owens, an overworked scientist and business leader; Susan Owens, a dedicated teacher; and Millie, a curious little girl who grows up alongside her android best friend, Carey. And Carey, too, grows up alongside them.

While Carey cannot age, it can change. Carey struggles to understand the challenges of life and seeks to forge its own path. It must learn to live, to grow, to care, to survive, and to truly be.

Praise for Today, I Am Carey:

"Kindness, love, and compassion make Carey an empathetic character through which to view Shoemaker's complex, beautiful world." — Publishers Weekly

" . . . takes readers on a journey of self-discovery, coming of age, and ultimately life itself. . . . Carey's development as a character is fascinating." — Library Journal

"Shoemaker's story of an artificial life coming to terms with its own emotional world finds its place among the long and varied tradition of explorations of robot-human relations. . . . Recommended for any reader, genre or otherwise, looking for a pleasant and engaging read." — Booklist

Martin Shoemaker has proven conclusively that while a science fiction novel must have the trappings of science fiction, it is at its strongest when it delves into the human experience. Today, I Am Carey is a testament to this, offering a thought-provoking and captivating exploration of the boundaries between artificial and human life.

Weight: 206g
Dimension: 105 x 171 x 29 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781982124526