The great success from Ireland: the heartwarming and adventurous story of an unusual friendship After the sudden death of his father, Dara Waldron, father of two sons, finds unexpected solace in the form of Oscar, a stray border collie. What begins as an attempt to give an animal a safe home gradually develops into a deep and intimate friendship. On daily walks through misty forests and along rugged slopes, the two create a bond that helps Waldron process his grief for his father. But Waldron tells more than just the story of a man and his dog. It is a moving reflection on days gone by in the circle of parents, a book about the fascinating call of the wilderness and the power that lies in nature and camaraderie. A unique memoir about loss and connection.