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Wish Me Home - by Kay Bratt (Paperback)

Wish Me Home - by  Kay Bratt (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>"A hungry, stray dog is the last thing Cara Butter needs.saranded in Georgia with only her backpack and a few dwindling dollars, she already has too much baggage. Like her twin sister, Hana, who has broken Cara's heart one too many times. After a lifetime of family troubles, and bouncing from one foster home to another, Cara decides to leave it all behind and strike out alone--on foot. Cara sets off to Florida to see the home of her literary hero, Ernest Hemingway, accompanied only by Hemi, the stray dog who proves to be the perfect travel companion. But the harrowing trip takes unexpected turns as strangers become friends who make her question everything, and Cara finds that as the journey unfolds, so does her life--in ways she could never imagine."--Page 4 of cover.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p><b>In her first work of contemporary women's fiction, bestselling author Kay Bratt draws on her own life experiences to create a raw, yet inescapably warm, novel about friendship and a wary heart's unexpected capacity to love.</b></p><p>A hungry, stray dog is the last thing Cara Butter needs. Stranded in Georgia with only her backpack and a few dwindling dollars, she already has too much baggage. Like her twin sister, Hana, who has broken Cara's heart one too many times. After a lifetime of family troubles, and bouncing from one foster home to another, Cara decides to leave it all behind and strike out alone--on foot.</p><p>Cara sets off to Florida to see the home of her literary hero, Ernest Hemingway, accompanied only by Hemi, the stray dog who proves to be the perfect travel companion. But the harrowing trip takes unexpected turns as strangers become friends who make her question everything, and Cara finds that as the journey unfolds, so does her life--in ways she could never imagine.</p><p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br><p>"<i>Wish Me Home</i> has all the trademarks of a Kay Bratt novel: a heartwarming story that nourishes the soul, beloved characters, and a plot that kept me turning pages. Without shying away from the harshness of life, Bratt has managed to create a world in which kindness and goodness prevail. My advice to those who haven't read this book yet? Find your comfy reading spot, get your beverage of choice, and sink into the world of <i>Wish Me Home</i>. You'll be glad you did." <b>--Karen McQuestion, bestselling author of <i>Hello Love</i></b></p><p>"In this inspiring story of a woman's search for the deepest wish of her heart, Bratt paints a realistic portrait of the dark side of the foster care system, while simultaneously reminding us that there is always hope, and that home and family can be found in unexpected places." <b>--Kerry Anne King, bestselling author of <i>Closer Home</i> and <i>I Wish You Happy</i></b></p> <p>"With its resilient protagonist, secret that kept me guessing, dog I wish I could adopt in real life, and story that tugged at my heart, Kay Bratt's <i>Wish Me Home</i> grabbed me and held me all the way to its heartfelt resolution. Readers who enjoy novels like Vanessa Diffenbaugh's <i>The Language of Flowers</i> will find it a delight!" <b>--Nancy Star, bestselling author of <i>Sisters One, Two, Three</i></b></p><br>

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