Becoming Charles Sawyer Series
Growing Up Deaf in 1800s America
Adventure, struggles, growth, dependence on God
Meet Charlie Sawyer
First introduced in Whispers Across the Prairie, Charlie now tells his own story.
A young boy who discovers that communication opens doors to friendship, belonging, and a world of possibilities.
Follow Charlie from his first days at the Kansas School for the Deaf through his growing independence and search for purpose.
Coming spring, 2027
Becoming Charles Sawyer, Book #1
Connection
Language gave me a way to reach others—and let them reach me.
My name is Charles Sawyer.
I have always liked watching things. People, chickens, cats, horses—even a stubborn mule. You can learn a great deal by paying attention, even when nobody says a word.
But when I began attending the Kansas School for the Deaf, I discovered there were plenty of things I didn't understand.
Like why a friend sometimes gets angry when you're only trying to help. Or how one small mistake can turn into a much bigger one. Or how someone you hardly notice can turn out to be someone worth knowing.
Those years changed the way I saw the world. And the way I saw myself.
And for the first time, I wasn’t standing outside of it. I was part of it.
Becoming Charles Sawyer, Book 2
Purpose
Charlie's journey continues as he discovers his abilities, faces new challenges, and begins searching for the purpose God has for his life.
