In 1940, at age 10, Sammy woke up on a bus in Barrington, Georgia. His mother had abandoned him. As the patrons of the local depot bombarded him with questions, Sammy kept his mouth shut and pretended not to hear. From then on, he became deaf and mute.
Sammy could talk, though, and he heard everything worth knowing in this little town. For nearly 50 years, Sammy's been the keeper of Barrington's best secrets, including his own...

Got the book at a Bookcrossing meet-up. I'm planning on taking this to read on vacation later this summer.
Thanks Buffra!

This book entertained me at the pool one afternoon last week. The story jumps around so much that it makes it a bit hard to read. I assume the TV version is easier to follow.

WILD RELEASE NOTES:

Released at free Shakespeare in Boston Common.

Released during a Book Crossing Meet-up/picnic at the play.