Super Short Summary

Where Late the Sweet Birds Sang by Kate Wilhelm is a post-apocalyptic dystopian novel in which the Sumner family, led by Grandfather Sumner, attempts to rebuild society through cloning after a catastrophe renders everyone infertile. As clones increasingly outnumber humans and reject traditional human behaviors, returning to fertility becomes crucial. The remaining birth humans struggle to fix the situation, relying on unique individuals like Mark, a product of rebel clones, to restore humanity's future. The book includes themes of genetic manipulation and societal collapse.