from hobbitprincess

I thoroughly enjoyed this novel that I found totally entertaining. Married into an old West Virginia family, I can appreciate the adage "mostly true"! Homer and Elsie go on a long journey to return Albert, an alligator, to his native Florida. Many adventures occur during this trip, made long befo...

from Karin7

Faced with the ultimatum to choose between her husband and her growing alligator, Albert, Elsie Hickam chooses her husband on the condition they take Albert home to Florida. Thus begins the tale of an epic road trip, based on real events, but grown into tall tales by the author's parents as they ...

from Unkletom

"The captain, a huge man with ears like an African elephant, looked up and frowned. "What the devil is it, son?" "It's my wife, Captain." "Elsie? What's wrong with Elsie?" "She wants me to take her and her alligator to Orlando." The Captain sat back and considered Homer. "Does this have anything ...

from pomo58

Carrying Albert Home by Homer Hickam is a wonderful "somewhat true story" that weaves a wonderfully fantastic trip around nuggets of family lore from the author's life. When you start reading it simply seems like a nice tale, a bit fanciful in the events but otherwise just a down home rural story...

from brendajanefrank

Travels with Homer, Elsie, and Albert, the Alligator (and a rooster) - Forrest Gump Style Adventures Wow! What a great book! It's imaginative, well-written, fun, warm and engaging. In fact, it is so engaging that my husband picked up the book every time I put it down, unable to wait until I finis...