{"product_id":"9781954600294","title":"A Sheepdog Named Oscar","description":"Author: Dara Waldron\u003cbr\u003eISBN: 9781954600294\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: DoppelHouse Press\u003cbr\u003eYear first published: 01 Feb 2026\u003cbr\u003ePages: 200\u003cbr\u003eFormat: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA moving memoir of grief, healing, and the unbreakable bond between man and dog, set against the lush backdrop of rural Ireland.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAfter 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOscar 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn spare, lyrical prose and accompanied by cinematic images of Oscar's life, \u003ci\u003eA Sheepdog Named Oscar\u003c\/i\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFor readers of Jon Katz, Helen Macdonald, and nature-infused memoirs, \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eA Sheepdog Named Oscar\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e is a poignant reminder that sometimes the path to healing begins with a four-legged guide.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ships in 10 to 15 days","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46688059818142,"sku":"ADS-9781954600294","price":36.78,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0400\/9043\/5742\/files\/9781954600294.jpg?v=1775631545","url":"https:\/\/classicbargains.com.au\/products\/9781954600294","provider":"Classic Bargains Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}