Oliver : the true story of a stolen dog and the humans he brought together

Title:

Author:

Carino, Steven J., author.

Added Author:

Tresniowski, Alex,

Personal Author:

Carino, Steven J., author.

ISBN:

9781400223237

Physical Description:

xiv, 251 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm

Contents:

Valentine's day, February 14 -- The search: day one, February 15 -- The search: day two, February 16 -- The search: day three, February 17 -- The search: day four, February 18 -- The search: day five, February 19 -- The search: day six, February 20 -- The search: day seven, February 21.

Abstract:

"The remarkable, life-changing true story of a lonely man, his lost dog, and the astonishing array of strangers who brought them back together"-- Provided by publisher.

On Valentine's Day 2019, someone stole Carino's dog, Oliver, from his car. With his beloved pet missing, he felt utterly alone. In a series of coincidences, people from different walks of life crossed paths with Oliver and with Steven. They all played a part in Carino's desperate journey to find Oliver. In the middle of it all, he realized that no one is ever truly alone-- and that the power of community can be life-changing. - adapted from back cover

Subject Term:

Lost dogs -- United States -- Anecdotes.

Dog owners -- Biography.

Human-animal relationships.

Genre:

Autobiographies.

Summary:

"The remarkable, life-changing true story of a lonely man, his lost dog, and the astonishing array of strangers who brought them back together"--

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Library	Material Type	Shelf Number	Status
Searching... East End	Book	636.7 C X	Searching... Unknown
Searching... Ginter Park	Book	636.7 C X	Searching... Unknown
Searching... Main Library	Book	636.7 C X	Searching... Unknown
Searching... Westover Hills	Book	636.7 C X	Searching... Unknown

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Summary

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."