Hamlet's Journey is a non-fiction tale based on the true story of a young woman's adventures with raising a service dog named Hamlet. After becoming a volunteer puppy raiser for Canine Companions for Independence (CCI), 16-year-old Nikki Cheshire experiences the long but rewarding process of raising a dog for 18 months before returning them for a lifetime of service with a handicapped person. Suddenly, a life-changing medical diagnosis disrupts their quest in a tear-jerking twist, adding new obstacles to an increasingly difficult journey. A tragic story with humorous highlights, Hamlet's Journey presents a heartwarming first-hand account of the challenges of training service dogs, leading the reader through the emotions of love and loss and culminating in an unexpected ending.