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“In Mongolia, when a dog dies, he is buried high in the hills so people cannot walk on his grave. The dog's master whispers into the dog's ear his wishes that the dog will return as a man in his next life. Then his tail is cut off and put beneath his head, and a piece of meat or fat is placed in his mouth to sustain his soul on its journey; before he is reincarnated, the dog's soul is freed to travel the land, to run across the high desert plains for as long as it would like.

I learned that from a program on the National Geographic channel, so I believe it is true. Not all dogs return as men, they say; only those who are ready.

I am ready.”

This discussion will be led by Millie Grenough, author of Oasis in the Overwhelm. 

About the Author: Garth Stein is the author of two novels, How Evan Broke His Head and Other Secrets and Raven Stole the Moon. He has also written a full-length play, Brother Jones. He has directed and/or produced several films including When Your Head’s Not a Head, It’s a Nut, which aired on PBS and was awarded a gold medal by the International Epilepsy Foundation. Garth teaches fiction to writers from second grade to adult.  He makes his home in Seattle with his wife, three sons, and his dog, Comet.

The Elm Street Book Group meets the third Wednesday of each month at the downtown branch of The New Haven Public Library. There is no charge; free parking; free coffee for registered participants courtesy of Blue State Coffee on Wall St.  New readers are always welcome!