The Story of Edgar Sawtelle: An Oprah's Book Club Pick (P.S.)

Born mute, speaking only in sign, Edgar Sawtelle leads an idyllic life on his family's farm in remote northern Wisconsin, where for generations they have raised and trained an extraordinary breed of dog in this sweeping family saga. But when tragedy mysteriously strikes, Edgar is forced to flee into the vast neighboring wilderness, accompanied by three yearling dogs. He comes of age in the wild, struggling for survival, until the day Edgar is forced to choose between leaving forever and returning home to learn the truth behind what has happened. A meditation on the limits of language and what lies beyond, a brilliantly inventive Hamlet retelling that becomes an epic tale of devotion, betrayal, and courage in the American heartland.