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Paperback. Condición: New. TODAYMildred 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 Mildred's 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 AMAfter Mildred passes, Carey must find a new purpose. For a time, that purpose is Mildred's 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.CAREYCarey struggles. Carey seeks to understand life's challenges. Carey makes its own path. Carey must learn to live. To grow. To care. To survive. To 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. VERDICT This exploration of artificial life in the vein of Isaac Asimov's I, Robot provides fresh insight into the human experience."-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 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."-Mike Resnick"A dazzling ride through the near future. I enjoyed it thoroughly. I've never seen anything remotely like it."-Jack McDevitt"Martin 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!"-David Farland, New York Times Best-selling Author"Carey is one of the most delightful robots to come along in a while, and Today I Am Carey is a fine addition to science fiction's century-long conversation about our mechanical servants."-Analog"Today I Am Carey is a rare thought-provoking novel"-The Daily News of Galveston County".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 detailed.Recommended for fans of Asimov, classic science fiction, and anyone who just enjoys a well-told tale."-Future Science Fiction Digest (Recommended fot book fo the Month) Praise for the work of Martin L. Shoemaker:"Martin Shoemaker's 'Black Orbit' is a more conventional Analog adventure, and a very go.

Paperback. Condición: new. Paperback. REMARKABLE DEBUT NOVEL FROM CRITICALLY ACCLAIMED AUTHOR MARTIN L. SHOEMAKER. Shoemaker proves why he has consistently been praised as one of the best story writers in SF today with this touching, thoughtful, action-packed debut novel, based on his award-winning short story Today I Am Paul.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 Mildreds 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 Mildreds 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 lifes challenges. Carey makes its own path. Carey must learn to live. To grow. To care. To survive. To 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. . . . Careys development as a character is fascinating. VERDICT This exploration of artificial life in the vein of Isaac Asimovs I, Robot provides fresh insight into the human experience.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 robothuman relations. . . . Recommended for any reader, genre or otherwise, looking for a pleasant and engaging read.Booklist "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."Mike Resnick A dazzling ride through the near future. I enjoyed it thoroughly. Ive never seen anything remotely like it.Jack McDevitt Martin 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!"David Farland, New York Times Best-selling Author Carey is one of the most delightful robots to come along in a while, and Today I Am Carey is a fine addition to science fictions century-long conversation about our mechanical servants.Analog "Today I Am Carey is a rare thought-provoking novel"The Daily News of Galveston County .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 detailedRecommended for fans of Asimov, classic science fiction, and anyone who just enjoys a well-told tale.Future Science Fiction Digest (Recommended fot book fo the Month) Praise for the work of Martin L. Shoemaker: "Martin Shoemakers Black Orbit is a more conventional Analog adventure, and a very good example of such . . . a really solid story." Rich Horton, Locus Online "['Bookmark'] is an exceptional example of how to Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

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