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.

“This is a *chefs kiss book that comes at a time when we all need a feel-good book to fall back on.”
— MPL, Barnes & Noble, Minneapolis

O’Mahony’s
120 O’Connell St, Prior’s-Land, Limerick, V94 H6Y8, Ireland
Thursday, September 18 – 6:00 PM
introduction by Michael A’Óhaoda

Barnes & Noble Wicker Park
1601 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60647
Wednesday, October 29 – 6:30 PM
in conversation with filmmakers Elizabeth Coffman and Ted Hardin
Event details here

Boswell Books
2559 N Downer Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53211
Thursday, October 30th – 6:30 PM
with a special audio-visual presentation of Oscar
RSVP Here

Mrs. O’Murphy and Sons Irish Bistro
3905 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60613
Sunday, November 2 – 5:30 PM
in conversation with filmmaker Mat Rappaport
email: publisher@doppelhousepress.com to reserve your spot!

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“A heartwarming memoir about healing from grief through nature, reflection, and the connection between a human and their dog companion. . . . Waldron and Oscar’s story will resonate with anyone who has valued the connection they have or have had with their four-legged friends and the experiences that it has given them.”
— McKenna M., Boswell Book Company, Milwaukee, WI

“If you know a sheepdog, you’re going to adore this thoughtful memoir. If you’ve been to Ireland, or long to visit Ireland, or just like good nature writing: you’re going to adore this memoir. Look, it’s just lovely, okay?” 
— Christie D., Gallery Bookshop, Mendocino, CA

“Dara Waldron has written one of the most beautiful looks at our relationship with the world, each other and animals. The way he writes is immediate. Pulling you in and exploring life, grief and trust. Do I desperately want to go to Ireland and find a dog like Oscar? Absolutely. Alas, I can not but this book is the next best thing.”
— Michele L., Barnes & Noble

“A beautiful, vulnerable, polymathic book that traverses art and animal; the rescue and recovery of Oscar and author . . . and the belonging of each to the other in their own particular way.”
— Irish Examiner

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