Cara's House: A Novel about the Blessings of Growing Older

by Annie Katz

Rather than slowing down in her old age, ninety-year-old Cara Conrad opens her heart and her home to a young woman and her son who need a bit more family help before launching into the world on their own. Cara’s daughter Susan thinks her mother should be hiring a live-in caretaker rather than harboring relatives she’s never met, but Susan’s own daughter, her grandchildren, and her weight loss goals are keeping her so busy she can't sort things out at her mother’s place. Next a mystery man shows up to court Cara, and by the time everything settles down, all the delightful characters in Cara’s House realize it’s never too late to welcome more love into your life.

420 pages, Kindle Edition

First published July 29, 2014

Reviews

[Janice · Rating 3 out of 5]

90 year old Cara was a little bit too Pollyanna but do like that she's inspiration that age doesn't always mean frail and feeble. The story touches on the subject alcohol, dieting, single motherhood, special ed child, and infidelity. There were times the story seemed to drag a bit but overall the book was entertaining.

[Pat · Rating 4 out of 5]

Cara’s House

Once again, Annie Katz has written a book about the joy of life or better yet, the joy of living. Cara is ninety years old but plays the role of the family matriarch so well. I love how the author goes into each character’s life and blends them together so well. Great read, plus I just found out that Annie Katz lives near me! An added bonus.

[Barb · Rating 5 out of 5]

Cara is 90 years old. Loved her life with her grown children, their problems and her optimistic ways. Can't wait to read her next book. Now she is one of my favorite authors

[Kathy Lovasik · Rating 4 out of 5]

Delightful story

I really enjoyed this book. I loved the characters and felt as if I knew them personally. This was a lovely story of
Being grateful taught by a gracious and truly happy woman in the final years of her life.

[Marilyn · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good

this book is all about families this you ha e and those that breing you closer together.the many problems that happen to them.

[Bluejay44 · Rating 4 out of 5]

Well written, gentle novel. We get to know Cara's family and feel we are part of it. This is the first Annie Katz book I have read but it will not be the last!

[Alison]

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[Susan Fabian · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wonderful...wonderful...uplifting. I would go in a minute to have a chance to go and experience Cara's house.