He Was Searching for a Lost Dog. He Found More Than He’d Ever Hoped For.
On Valentine’s Day 2019, someone stole Steven Carino’s dog, Oliver, from his car. Having lost his mother at thirteen and grown up with an alcoholic father, he could always count on his dogs for comfort and company. But now, with his beloved Oliver missing, Steven felt utterly alone.
Then, the miracle. In a series of near-impossible coincidences, people from different walks of life crossed paths with Oliver and with Steven. Hardworking immigrants, wealthy suburbanites, car mechanics, deli workers, old friends, close relatives, street cops, gang members, a TV news reporter, social media followers around the world, and one very gifted hairdresser all played a part in Steven’s desperate journey to find Oliver. In the middle of it all, Steven realized that no one is ever truly alone–and that the power of community can be life-changing.
Oliver is not just a book about a stolen dog. At its core, it’s a story about kindness, friendship, and the power of faith. As Steven says, “This is more than just a dog story. This is an everybody story. This is a love story.”
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Summary
From: Barb Mosman
Book Title: Oliver: a True Story of a Stolen Dog and the Humans He Brought Together
Book Author: Steven J. Carino
What do you like about this book:
The author told of the abduction of his beloved dog with such emotion. He went back and forth from the past to present seamlessly, connecting Oliver, his family, his past and present and his faith with the events over the week his dog was not with him.. The book was funny with the author's insights into Oliver's thoughts. It was sad when he described the losses of his other dogs and family dysfunction. It was faith affirming. It had a happy ending that made me sigh with happiness. I recommend this book to people who love dogs, faith and family/friend relationships (dysfunctional or not)!