Overview
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 Mildredās 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 Mildredās 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 lifeās challenges. Carey makes its own path. Carey must learn to live. To grow. To care. To survive. To be.
Praise forĀ TodayĀ I Am Carey:
"Kindness, love, and compassion make Carey an empathetic character through which to view Shoemaker's complex, beautiful world."āPublishers Weekly
ā. . . takes readers on a journey of self-discovery, coming of age, and ultimately life itself. . . . Careyās development as a character is fascinating. VERDICT This exploration of artificial life in the vein of IsaacĀ Asimovās I, RobotĀ provides fresh insight into the human experience.āāLibrary JournalĀ
āShoemaker'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 robotāhuman relations. . . . Recommended for any reader, genre or otherwise, looking for a pleasant and engaging read.āāBooklist
"Martin Shoemaker proves conclusively that while a science fiction novel must have the trappings of science fiction, it is at its strongest when it is about people, even an artificial (but emotional) person named Carey."āMikeĀ Resnick
āA dazzling ride through the near future. I enjoyed it thoroughly. Iāve never seen anything remotely like it.āāJack McDevitt
āMartin Shoemaker is a rare writer who can handle the challenges of dealing with future technology while touching the human heart. This is a must-read!"āDavid Farland,Ā New York TimesĀ Best-selling Author
āCarey is one of the most delightful robots to come along in a while, and Today I Am Carey is a fine addition to science fictionās century-long conversation about our mechanical servants.āāAnalog
"Today I Am CareyĀ isĀ a rare thought-provoking novel"āThe Daily News of Galveston County
āā¦.this book is like an onion. As time passes, the world expands from the center, the core of the onion, moving from layer to layer, new stratum larger than the last. Each richly detailedā¦Recommended for fans of Asimov, classic science fiction, and anyone who just enjoys a well-told tale.āāFuture Science Fiction DigestĀ (Recommended fot book fo the Month)
Ā Praise for the work of Martin L. Shoemaker:
"Martin Shoemakerās āBlack Orbitā is a more conventionalĀ AnalogĀ adventure, and a very good example of such . . . a really solid story." ā Rich Horton,Ā Locus Online
"['Bookmark']Ā is an exceptional example of how to discuss deep moral and philosophical issues while maintaining a tight narrative that brings the reader along. This story will be added to the required readings for my SF classes."āRobert L. Turner III,Ā Tangent Online
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