One Night Two Souls Went Walking

T]heir experiences, coupled with the chaplain’s memories, result in a cohesive, thought-provoking story that reveals rare moments of light and connection, making One Night Two Souls Went Walking a meaningful novel that centers hope and peace, even in the face of profound struggles.” —Catherine Thureson, Foreword Reviews “A poetic story of wandering souls, filled with the beauty of human encounters and the sorrows of departure.” —Dorthe Nors “Whenever I read Ellen Cooney, I feel like I am in the presence of a cunning medium—an unwavering mind reader of memories, dreams. One Night Two Souls Went Walking has the familiarity of old fairy-tale books, the steadiness of Tove Jansson, the abstraction of Silvina Ocampo, and something entirely new. A lovely and grave novel.” —Kate Bernheimer “It’s the very rare book that pierces both spirit and sense of humor. One Night Two Souls Went Walking wrapped me in its warm wisdom from the start. Reading it was like reading a Mary Oliver poem or Marilynne Robinson novel—radiant, humane, splendidly joyous.” —Alyson Hagy, author of Scribe Praise for The Mountaintop School for Dogs and Other Second Chances New and Noteworthy from USA Today A Best New Book of the Week from People “This book will grab your heart and not let go.” —John Grogan, author of Marley & Me “A wise, engaging meditation on dogs, love, and recovery from pain. Come. Sit. Read!” —Lily King, author of Euphoria and The Pleasing Hour Praise for Ellen Cooney “This remarkably talented author writes in a refined, understated prose.” —New York Times Book Review  “A writer with style and heart.” —O, The Oprah Magazine “Ellen Cooney has a talent for creating fine, quirky characters.” —Washington Post “Ellen Cooney’s laser-bright writing, zany sense of humor and unerring ear for dialogue cannot be praised highly enough.” —Mademoiselle “Cooney writes with light grace.” —Boston Globe