Cara Hoffman
American novelist and essayist, author of So Much Pretty, Be Safe I Love You, and Running; her work often examines violence, class, war, and community, and she has contributed nonfiction to outlets including The New York Times and Salon.
Books
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1. Be Safe I Love You
A young Army veteran returns to her economically struggling upstate New York hometown for the holidays, determined to care for her teenage brother and stabilize their fractured family. Haunted by Iraq and burdened by debt and dwindling prospects, her grasp on reality frays, and she leads her brother on a perilous journey fueled by survivalist resolve. The story examines the hidden costs of war, the bonds of siblings, and the thin line between protection and harm.
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