Oliver, Steven J. Carino
Oliver, Steven J. Carino
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Oliver
The True Story of a Stolen Dog and the Humans He Brought Together

Author: Steven J. Carino, Alex Tresniowski, Laura Schroff

Narrator: Steven J. Carino

Unabridged: 7 hr 17 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Thomas Nelson

Published: 01/26/2021

Includes: Bonus Material Bonus Material Included

Synopsis

Discover the heartwarming and uplifting true story of how one man found kindness, friendship, and the power of faith as he desperately searched for his stolen dog (and best friend).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.”Bring Steven and Oliver's story to life with photos included in the audiobook companion PDF download.

About Steven J. Carino

Steven Carino was born in Huntington, New York. The youngest of five children, he graduated from SUNY Brockport with a Bachelor of Science in American History. He worked as a DJ in New York City before launching careers in advertising and real estate 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, a horse, a rooster, and a mini-cow named Anna Belle. Oliver is Steven’s first book.  

About Alex Tresniowski

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.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Barbara

This is a heartwarming true story about a man and his dog. Steven Carino and Oliver Steven Carino, who drove people around for a living, was heartbroken when his Shi Tzu-Yorkie mix, named Oliver, was stolen from his van on Valentine's Day 2019. Steven had no spouse or children, and little Oliver was......more

Goodreads review by Sheena

HAPPY PUBLICATION DAY!! Oliver is a heartbreaking story that slowly puts your heart back together as you read on. Steven’s dog Oliver is stolen from his car when he was out picking up food. He thinks his best friend is gone forever but his sisters and friends help him begin the search. Soon, the whol......more

Goodreads review by Mary Jackson

Wow, what an emotional read. I cried so much. I can't even imagine what Steven went through. I would not survive my baby missing. I love it turned out for the best and I have to tell you this is a book that you will still be thinking about long after you read the last page. 5 stars I HIGHLY recommend......more

Goodreads review by Rosh

Fact 1: About 10 million pets are lost every year in the US. Fact 2: Of these, only about 15% of dogs and 2% of cats get returned safely to their families Doesn't this blow your mind? It's so sad and simply unbelievable! 'Oliver' tells the story of one such dog, stolen from his owner's car when he had......more

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