Me & Emma

By: Elizabeth Flock

Narrated by: Lauren Davis

Length: 9 hrs and 32 mins

Publisher's summary

In many ways, Carrie Parker is like any other eight-year-old: playing make-believe, dreading school, dreaming of faraway places. But even her imaginative mind can't shut out the realities of her impoverished North Carolina home or help her protect her younger sister, Emma.

By turns achingly naive and utterly pragmatic, Carrie has been shaped by the loss of her beloved daddy and by a drunken stepfather and her emotionally absent mother. Charting an astonishing course of survival for herself and Emma, she hopes to transform their lives into one more closely resembling the storybooks she treasures.

But after the sisters' plan to run away from home unravels, their world takes a shocking turn, and one shattering moment ultimately reveals a truth that leaves everyone reeling.

Narrated with the simplicity and unabashed honesty of a child's perspective, Me & Emma is a vivid portrayal of heartbreaking loss of innocence, an indomitable spirit, and incredible courage, a story that will resonate with readers long after they've heard the final sentence.

©2004 Elizabeth Flock (P)2006 Audible, Inc.

Critic reviews

"Tremendously touching." (Kirkus Review)
"Captivating. Haunting. You'll hit the last page and want to go back to the beginning. Elizabeth Flock is one to watch." (bookreporter.com)

Very Touching

I found this book very touching. It was easy to imagine the scenes that the reader describes. I too was surprised by the ending and made me think more about how well I was engrossed in Carrie's life. I am curious about the age of the reader. Is she an adult with a young voice or a child that is beyond her years? I could see a sequel to this...Great job author, reader and producer!

Loved It

This is a wonderful book! The characters are so well written. Especially the main character, she captures your full attention from the first page! And what an ending!! The story moves along pretty well and holds your interest, and the reader, Cassandra Morris was the perfect choice for a narrator. Read this book, you will not be disappointed!

Incredible Narration

Of the many stories I've enjoyed from Audible, this one has really stuck with me. It's a great story, though not easy to hear at times due to the subject matter. But you should really check out the truly astounding narration; it is a child reading in the first person as Carrie. When I first heard the young voice, I couldn't believe she could carry me through the entire book. Wow, I found it to be a great listening experience. Highly recommended.

Pretty good listen

Quite interesting, but good, ending. The story goes on around each of us every day. So many kids living like this but hard to see since they are taught to deny what is going on.

I'm still crying...

I got so attached to the characters. I just finished the book and never expected the ending; I was sure that the "right thing" would happen. It is too real and touches too deeply. Then again, I guess that is the sign of an amazing writer.

Entertaining

The narrator was amazing ,the story was good, heart breaking and moved a little slow, but overall a great listen.

Stunning

I had no idea what I was getting into when I bought this book, thought it might be like My Sister's Keeper. It was fabulous. It touched me more than any book I've read in a long time, and will stick with me for a long, long time. The narrator is absolutely superb. This would be a perfect book for a book club discussion group. I wanted to talk about it all the time, but to try to describe to someone who hadn't read it would have been impossible.

Thank you, Elizabeth Flock and your wonderful young narrator.

Emma and me

I really enjoyed this book. The author captured the true essence of what trauma is all about. The narrator captured the sense of the child in that type of situation. The ending was truly unpredicted. I had a hard time putting the book down. It put me there in that very place! A disturbing but true to life story.

Amazing Book

I fell in love with Carrie & Emma very early in the book. The ending was shocking, but I'm glad I hadn't read the other reviews or I would have been trying to figure out the "twist". There was a stark realism to what they endured that made be believe I was getting a real glimpse into the lives of abused children. I was rooting for them and found the ending a mix of satisfying & disturbing.

Engaging

I loved this book! I thought the story was poignant and riveting! I kept going back to it and back to it until it was finished. The narrator was wonderful and had a very calming, relaxed voice. I laughed and cried during this book and was able to make a close relationship with the characters. I have recommended this book to my friends and will continue to do so as this has been one of my favorites. I look forward to more from this author! The ending has a twist that will suprise even the most avid readers/listeners!