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Carry Me Home

Sandra Kring
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Carry Me Home

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2004

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Sandra Kring

Carry Me Home

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2004
Book Details
Pages

260

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Historical Fiction
Period
World War II
Setting

Wisconsin • 1940s

Topic
Military & War
Publication Year

2004

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

Carry Me Home by Sandra Kring explores the life of a man with a cognitive disability and his experiences during World War II. The narrative highlights familial bonds, community support, and personal growth amid the challenges of wartime. It delves into themes of love, loss, and resilience.

Heartwarming

Nostalgic

Emotional

Bittersweet

Inspirational

Reviews & Readership

4.2

2,819 ratings

80%

Loved it

17%

Mixed feelings

3%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Carry Me Home by Sandra Kring is praised for its emotional depth and vivid characterization. Readers appreciate the authentic depiction of family dynamics and small-town life. However, some find the pacing slow and the narrative occasionally predictable. Overall, its heartfelt exploration of love and resilience resonates with many.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Carry Me Home?

Readers who enjoy Carry Me Home by Sandra Kring likely appreciate heartwarming tales of family, growth, and resilience. This novel resonates with fans of The Secret Life of Bees by Sue Monk Kidd and Fried Green Tomatoes at the Whistle Stop Cafe by Fannie Flagg, showcasing rich, emotional storytelling and strong character development.

4.2

2,819 ratings

80%

Loved it

17%

Mixed feelings

3%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

260

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Historical Fiction
Period
World War II
Setting

Wisconsin • 1940s

Topic
Military & War
Publication Year

2004

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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