Roman: A Life Shared

by S.P. Oldham

The uplifting true story of how a Golden Retriever puppy came to have such a wonderful, long-lasting impact on the young family who took him in. Often amusing, at times heartbreaking, the story begins when they go on a trip into the English countryside. Little did the author know that trip would end in her becoming the doting owner of a beautiful puppy. Considered by the professionals to be the 'runt of the litter,' this puppy turned out to be a wonderful dog. Not 'just a pet' but a part of the family.

The reader is taken along on the journey of Roman's life, with lots of lessons, hilarity and adventures along the way! This is a heart-warming tale of a family growing and learning together, with the devoted and much-loved 'Roman' at its centre.

A quick read to raise the spirit and touch the heart.

43 pages, ebook

Published January 19, 2017

About the author

S P Oldham lives in the beautiful Sirhowy Valley in South Wales. Although she writes mainly horror and dark fiction, she likes to dabble in other genres from time to time. She is also an avid reader.

S P Oldham currently has nine titles available on Amazon. Three of these make up The Mindless Trilogy - The Zombie Apocalypse: Where a Little Knowledge is a Dangerous Thing.
Book 1: Sleep, Think, Die
Book 2: The Undertaking
3. Brutal Truths

Short story collections:
Hag's Breath: A Collection of Witchcraft and Wickedness
Wakeful Children: A Collection of Horror and Supernatural Tales. Wakeful Children is also available in paperback.

The Dragon Has Wings and Wicked Little Blade are dark fantasy tales also available on Amazon.

Carnie's Wisdom is set post zom-poc and is on Amazon now.

Post Mortem is a standalone zompoc book.

The Bite-Sized Book of Silly Sunday Zombie Limericks is also available in paperback.

You can find S P Oldham on the following platforms:

Website, https://www.spoldhamauthor.com/

Amazon book page: https://www.amazon.co.uk/-/e/B01N2LSUMX

On Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/solostinwords/

Reviews

[Alex (Bri's Book Nook) · Rating 5 out of 5]

The Walk Down Roman’s Road is a short story about the life of a dog, and the life of the people around him from beginning to end. Something as seemingly small as adding a dog to a family can have such a profound impact on the family life that the dog seems to be less like an animal and more like a family member. Although I personally have not had the ability to have a pet before, after reading this story I felt as if I did. I could easily connect with author’s stories of enjoying time with Roman and enjoyed seeing the family change as the dog was the rock that always stayed the same.

I would recommend this book to pet lovers, pet likers, pet okay-ers, and pet I-don’t-know-ers. It shows the good, the bad, the silly, and the sad parts of owning a pet, and from a realistic point of view. Even if you aren’t all for long pet stories, I read this whole book in 1 sitting and enjoyed it all the way through, so this would be a nice book to relax with on a car ride. I recommend this book to everyone!

I received a free copy of this book and this is my my honest review.


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[K.L. Kranes · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a lovely book that warmed my heart. Anyone who has ever adopted a pet into their family will relate to the stories of everyday joy that animals bring to your life. Filled with amusing "tails" of the quirks and rewards of having a dog, a Walk Down Roman's Road is just that, an entertaining ambling through his life with his loving owner. You'll fall for Roman, just like his owner did, and for the bond they shared. While you'll be reaching for your tissues at the end, this isn't what I would call a "tear-jerker." It's a journey about love, devotion and, eventually, the inevitable, loss. It's a great book for any animal lover or anyone who would like to read a story simply about the beauty of love.

[S.P. Oldham · Rating 5 out of 5]

Please note that I am adding this review on behalf of Lisa Insole, who was not able to post here:

I just read your beautiful book Roman A Life shared . Beautifully written . A wonderful read even if it brought a few tears . I am also an owner of a beautiful Golden Retriver Goldie . I could relate to everything . Thank you for sharing .