Oliver

The True Story of a Stolen Dog and the Humans He Brought Together

By: Steven J. Carino, Alex Tresniowski, Laura Schroff - foreword

Narrated by: Steven J. Carino

Length: 7 hrs and 17 mins

Publisher's summary

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 13 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.

PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying PDF will be available in your Audible Library along with the audio.

©2021 Steven J. Carino (P)2021 Thomas Nelson

A must read!

I was gifted this book by a friend. I was actually thinking it was going to be a light sappy story. This was not the case. It’s not just a story of a stolen dog, it is the story of courage, of human kindness, of the power of faith and love. Oliver will make you laugh and make you cry but best of all it will make you pause and reflect on this thing called life and the fact that it’s not how we live it, it’s who we let guide it.

A great story of love and forgiveness

It is beautiful to see how difficult experiances can bring out the best in people.

Dog lovers book

Any person who loves their dog immensely, MUST listen to or read this spectacular book!

How a lost dog saves a man’s soul...

This book has become one of my favorites, it’s about so much more than a lost dog, it’s about a man who was incredibly lost and how his circumstances show him how much he is loved. The lessons learned are so essential. Because a dog was lost, a community was brought together, lives were changed and love won.

Love rescues

Very riveting story I’ve rescued dogs and cats from Caribbean islands much easier than Gobi as they came from rabies free islands

Dog lovers will cry

This book was amazing and sweet I have 2 dogs and I can’t imagine the pain of losing them this book was great he really put he’s heart into it

Loved this book

This is one of the best book I have found. I couldn't stop listening to it. Very well written.
Highly recommend.

Oliver, an inspiration

I love dogs and have had many special ones in my life and that is what drew me to the story.
This story came when I was struggling with the most difficult challenge of my life and spoke to me and reminded me of what I know to be truth, we are never alone. Like Steve I learned things happen for a reason, we just have to open our hearts and eyes.

Highly Recommend !!!

This well written and narrated story was moving and inspirational, a true teaching of love, compassion and faith!

Loved it!!

Wow, I could do relate to the author’s emotional journey and the narrator was the best I’ve ever heard. As a Christian and an animal lover this is a favorite!