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Publisher: HarperAudio
Release Date: April 13, 2004
ISBN: 0060548509
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Format Reviewed: Audio CD / Abridged edition
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Genre: Fiction
Reviewed: 2004
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The Goodbye Summer
A Novel
By Patricia Gaffney

Read by Jan Maxwell

      Caddie is thirty-two years old. She teaches piano and seems to have an innocent view of life. Caddie lives with her grandmother (Nana) and takes care of her. It’s the start of summer. Nana breaks her leg and goes to a convalescent home to recover. Caddie gets to know the other elderly patients. She’s generous with her time and affections, whereas Nana dislikes everyone and behaves selfishly. With her new-found freedom, Caddie looks to date and get out more. And she does…. Through two patients, Caddie discovers how to take risks and follow her passions. Caddie also discovers how to deal with mistakes, surprising revelations, loss, and moving on. But maybe the hardest part for Caddie and Nana will be saying goodbye to summer and their memorable experiences.

      The Goodbye Summer has some inspirational moments from the viewpoints of the elderly characters and Caddie. Caddie may be an adult, but most of the seniors treat her like their child. They teach and guide her. They even come close to getting them all in trouble. They share their stories and their desires to continue on, not to lie about complaining. They also counsel Caddie through some serious moments in the storyline.

      Patricia Gaffney (The Saving Graces) writes a poignant, sentimental novel. The Goodbye Summer is an endearing story that will easily touch those who enjoy fiction novels aimed at the heart their emotions.