Release: January 26th, 2021
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Thomas Nelson
Source: Suzyapproved Book Tours
Find it at Goodreads, Amazon, Kindle, Audible, B&N, IndieBound
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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 Steven. Among them, Hardworking immigrants, wealthy suburbanites, car mechanics, deli workers. There were also old friends, close relatives, street cops, gang members. Besides this, a TV news reporter, social media followers worldwide, 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.”
About the Author:
Steven Carino was born in Huntington, New York. The youngest of five children graduated from SUNY Brockport with a Bachelor of Science in American History. He worked as a DJ in New York City before launching advertising and real estate careers and starting his own employment agency. Today, Steven has his own driving business and lives in a cottage in Bedford, New York, with his best friend, Oliver, and an array of sheep, goats, chickens, horses, a rooster, and a mini-cow named Anna Belle. Oliver is Steven’s first book.
Alex Tresniowski is a former human-interest writer at People and the bestselling author of several books, most notably The Vendetta, which was purchased by Universal Studios and used as a basis for the movie Public Enemies. His other titles include An Invisible Thread, Waking Up in Heaven, and The Light Between Us.
Oliver The True Story Review:
I have never owned a dog, but reading this book makes me so tempted to want one. Irrespective of whether you are a dog lover or not, this story will move you if you ever lost a loved one and yearn to get them back. It is a simple story but one which immediately connected with me. The author has a beautiful way of writing from his heart, and I could feel his emotions through the pages as he grieves over the loss of Oliver. He writes the story so personally that I felt like I became a member of his family as they all do their best to get Oliver back. Oliver is adorable, and I think the author is so lucky to have him in his life. I also enjoyed the photographs the author inserts in the book relating to the various parts of the tale.
Also, the story is not just about Steven’s search for his dog. The author also dwells on his personal life and how situations changed that broke down his self-confidence. He beautifully highlights how Oliver (and his previous dogs) became a pivotal part of his life. I also loved the sense of community and how the author finds love from community members. I live in the city, and sometimes, it is hard to feel like you are part of the community because of so much hatred and violence. Yet, reading this book gave me hope that people would help me if I ever found myself in such a situation. The author conveys the message of hope and trust wonderfully.
Overall, I thoroughly enjoyed “Oliver: The True Story of a Stolen Dog” and recommend it if you are for an emotional feel-good story.
Book Tour Schedule:
I am thrilled to be hosting a spot on the Oliver: The True Story of a Stolen Dog and the Humans He Brought Together by Steven J. Carino, Alex Tresniowski Blog Tour hosted by Suzyapproved Book Tours.
