A Sheepdog Named Oscar: Love and Companionship in Rural Ireland
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Author: Dara Waldron
Title: A Sheepdog Named Oscar: Love and Companionship in Rural Ireland
Binding: Paperback
Number Of Pages: 200
Release Date: 2025-08-26
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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.
For readers of Jon Katz, Helen Macdonald, and nature-infused memoirs, A Sheepdog Named Oscar is a poignant reminder that sometimes the path to healing begins with a four-legged guide.
EAN: 9781954600294
Package Dimensions: Height: 8 inches, Length: 5.5 inches, Weight: 1.1133344231 pounds, Width: 1 inches
Languages: en
