"We are all Welcome Here" created many mixed emotions for me. One minute I was thoroughly enjoying it, the next found it a bit gloomy. One thing is for sure, this novel would be great for a book club discussion. There are many topics to discuss based on the lives of the four main characters and there are several things I learned about being and caring for a person that is also handicapped. The ending was a bit "cheesy", however, I do believe that even if in some small way, this book will impact me. 3 1/2 Stars

The author creates realistic characters and is true to the time period. She introduces issues of the day into her story (civil rights, disability access, poverty and disability) but does not deal with the issues as fully as could have done. The completely fairy tale ending was a disservice to the very real struggles people with disabilities face.