Because of a Dog
How an Enchanted Italian Village Mended a Broken Heart
$28.04
- Paperback
352 pages
- Release Date
20 October 2026
Summary
For readers of From Scratch and Marley and Me:
After losing his beloved dog and nearly everything else, one man’s accidental arrival in a remote Italian village leads to unexpected friendship, healing, and a new definition of home.
One dog’s love. One man’s journey.
When Matthew Sigman’s beloved dog, Augie, died, his world fell apart. His boyfriend broke up with him. His work dried up. Even the ceiling of his West Village apartment collapsed. Heartbro…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781464270178 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 1464270171 |
| Author: | Matthew Sigman |
| Publisher: | Sourcebooks, Inc |
| Imprint: | Sourcebooks, Inc |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 352 |
| Release Date: | 20 October 2026 |
| Weight: | 454g |
| Dimensions: | 210mm x 140mm |
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Critics Review
“Because of a Dog had me laughing out loud in one line and unexpectedly reaching for the tissue box and browsing flights to small Italian towns in the next. It’s a rare blend of wit and poignancy that will deeply move anyone who has ever loved a dog.” – Christina Hunger, New York Times bestselling author of How Stella Learned to Talk
“Matthew Sigman has created something special in these pages: an inviting space where anyone who has ever grieved the loss of deep love–and isn’t that all of us?–can gather to bathe in the healing waters of shared human experience. I found myself rereading entire passages for the sheer elegance of the writing and its ability to transport me to places my heart had not visited in a very long time. Sigman has that rare gift of storytelling that invites the reader along on the adventure, not as observer but participant.” – John Grogan, author of Marley & Me
About The Author
Matthew Sigman
Matthew Sigman
Matthew Sigman is an award-winning writer and editor for the performing arts. A three-time winner of the ASCAP Deems Taylor Award for Music Journalism, he has contributed features, interviews, criticism, and commentary to a range of publications and platforms, including:
- Symphony
- Opera News
- American Theatre
- Chorus America
- Classical Music
- National Public Radio’s Performance Today
Born and raised in Toledo, Ohio, Matthew holds a bachelor’s degree from Georgetown University and an MBA from The Wharton School. He resides in New York City with his partner and frequently visits Quarna.
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