OSCAR
MY BEST BUDDY
by David Lees
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Pub Date May 14 2019 | Archive Date Dec 27 2019
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Description
Oscar: My Best Buddy, is a narrative recounting the life’s journey between David and his dog, Oscar, AKA, the “Big O” and the “Gentle Giant".
During his very special life, which lasted nearly fourteen years, and is a near record for Rottweilers, Oscar weaved himself into the fabric of David’s life, breaking all the barriers and stigmas attached to his breed.
From just a mischievous pup he first met at the breeders, to becoming the best friend he ever had, his journey with Oscar was a soul searching, truth finding mission, that he never knew he was on, until the very end, when it hit him all at once.
Yet, this is not just the true story of a journey in life between David and Oscar, it is also a record of the life of a dog that will, quite literally, change the perception of a breed. It is a portrayal of how one dog broke the vicious stigmas attached to him, just because of his breed.
Those who knew him, even for a brief time, would tell you that he was not your typical Rottweiler, as they understood a Rottweiler to be. Instead, they would tell you that he was a big teddy bear, who wore a perpetual smile.
His life gave meaning to the term, “Gentle Soul”, as evidenced by the many anecdotes provided. And each anecdote is a sub-story of the misadventures of a kind soul that was Oscar.
Advance Praise
“There were times when I laughed at Oscar’s mischievous antics, when my heart warmed with his innocent sweetness, and when I was nearly in tears. Not only does the author expresses a pet parent’s love, but Lees also has clear talent in his ability to provoke varying emotions about his “Gentle Giant”. -Online Book Club
“The author shares so much of what made their relationship special in this moving and well-written account. Even as the reader is aware from the beginning that the book is in memoriam, it is filled with light, joy, adventure and, yes, mischief. Most highly recommended”. -Readers’ Favorite
Featured Reviews
Librarian 431790
A sweet and moving story that made me smile and moved.
I loved the story of Oscar and I liked the style of writing.
Recommended.
Many thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for this ARC, all opinions are mine.
Susan M, Reviewer
Oscar is a Rottweiler. He is adopted as a puppy by David. Oscar as a puppy tests him appearing as the most independent puppy. Oscar has his own thoughts on he what wants to do. He flunks puppy training class. Oscar is not a mean dog. He is mischievous. David is easy going with Oscar. Oscar grows up to be a gentle dog. Oscar lets David know that he does not like being left alone. If left alone, he has a tendency to tear up things.
I liked reading about Oscar. His life as told in this book shows one what a Rottweiler can be. I do think that they have been given a bad reputation that isn’t deserved. I didn’t feel the connection between David and Oscar until it was almost too late. It’s is a story worth reading.
Nancy W, Reviewer
David tells the story of living with a Rottweiler from pup to end of life with love for this great dog who chose him as a pup and loved David for all the years his gentle soul was here on earth. Oscar did not have a mean bone in his body and David wanted to make that clear with the negative ideas that are associated with the breed. A very easy read.
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