A sheepdog named Oscar : love and companionship in rural Ireland / by Dara Waldron.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Waldron, Dara, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Sheep dogs--Ireland.

Sheep dogs.

Human-animal relationships.

Grief.

Waldron, Dara.

Ireland--Biography.

Ireland.

Ireland--Rural conditions.

Genre:

Autobiographies.

Physical Description:

199 pages : illustrations ; 21 cm

Place of Publication:

Los Angeles : Dopplehouse Press, 2025.

Summary:

"A moving memoir of grief, healing, and the unbreakable bond between man and dog, set against the lush backdrop of rural Ireland. After the sudden loss of his father, film scholar and father of two boys, Dara Waldron finds unexpected solace in Ireland's East Clare region. There, on an abandoned farm, he encounters a lone, enigmatic border collie--Oscar. What begins as an animal rescue gradually evolves into a profound companionship that helps Waldron navigate his grief. Oscar is no ordinary dog. A working sheepdog by nature, his instincts pull him to charge ahead--yet always return. As Waldron embarks on daily walks through misty woodlands and along rugged hillsides, their bond deepens. Each step through the Irish countryside becomes part of a ritual of recovery, trust, and understanding. In spare, lyrical prose and accompanied by cinematic images of Oscar's life, A Sheepdog Named Oscar is more than a story of a man and his dog--it's a meditation on place, memory, the call of the wild, and the quiet strength found in nature and companionship. With reflections on cinema, art, and animal consciousness, Waldron crafts a uniquely soulful memoir that explores the emotional terrain of loss and the redemptive power of connection."--Amazon.com.

ISBN:

1954600291

9781954600294

OCLC:

1499561857

Publisher Number:

90102510575