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 Some years back we discovered the 1994 book, Buster At The
Wall. Hungering for more from Golden Retriever author, Buster, we did some
earnest detective work and finally located Dr. Roger Hite─Buster's
talented co-author. We learned that Roger, recently retired CEO at
Dominican Hospital, had published 17 books and is currently (2010) working on
another story for his "Buster" series.
The author-signed
books that are being
offered below─unavailable anywhere
else on the web─truly comfort and inspire. Whether one is reading those written by Golden
Buster (with Roger's help), Roger (with Buster's help), or just Roger
on his own, the experience will be a unique and uplifting one.
How can it not be with Buster's special brand of dog-philosophy
and Advice For Living? 
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These purchases include FREE glossy
sleeping pup trio
stickers
&
art illustration
greeting card from selection below ($4 value).
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I finished my Buster book and found it a very
enjoyable read. I also believe in the "grand scheme of things" philosophy and
the book helped ease the hurt of losing my Bailey.
― Denise Mann |
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BUSTER AT THE WALL: A Golden Retriever
Looks at Life, Love, and Death
FREE USA SHIPPING
By Buster with Assistance from Roger W. Hite,
Ph.D. Santa Cruz, CA: Tobias Press, 1994. ISBN1-881591-11-5, 143 page paperback.
The Grand Scheme of Things enabled a Golden Retriever named Buster to bump into
a woman named Debby. It also enabled Roger to bump into Debby. Thus, it seemed
inevitable that Buster would bump into Debby. Thus, it seemed inevitable that
Buster would bump into Roger. That was all The Grand Scheme of Things had to do.
When Buster began taking evening walks to the nearby beach wall with Roger, they
learned that they shared a common trait. Both were philosophers; lovers of
wisdom and observers of "stuff."
While they are yet to comprehend fully The Grand Scheme of Things, they are
surely on the right track, considering what whey learn from observing the
simplest elements in their surroundings─a wall, a dog's mark, a ball, a leash, a
baby, a Pit Bull, a cat, a blanket, dog food, and body lumps. These are a few of
the things the two philosophers examine in the discourse that occurs at their
special place next to the ocean at the Rio Del Mar beach.
From their seats on the wall they sniff at life's abstractions as well, like
"relationships," "endings," "dog heaven," "g-d," "destiny, chance, and guilt,"
and of course, The Grand Scheme of Things. An ancient philosopher's maxim says,
"The unexamined life is not worth living." Buster and his companion leave no
doubt in their readers' minds that life is truly worth examining. What do they
discover as they sniff around The Grand Scheme of Things? Nothing less than the
Ultimate─a living appreciation for the "wonderful stuffness of beingness." Price ─ $15 |
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BUSTER AT THE GATE: A Golden Retriever's
Heavenly Adventure
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By Buster with help from Roger W. Hite, Ph.D..
Santa Cruz, CA: Tobias Press, 1995. ISBN1-881591-13-1, 181 page paperback.
Second book in Buster trilogy. This
book tells an adventure story told through the eyes of an aging Golden
Retriever. In the tradition of The Wizard of Oz. Buster describes his arrival at
the Gates of Heaven, only to learn that in The Grand Scheme of Things dogs exist
in the lushness outside the gate, and may not pass through the gate to be with
their humans.
The quest to fix the Grand Scheme of Things leads Buster and his Bulldog pal,
Bo, on an epic journey. Buster is at his best as a storyteller. Woven into the
journey are many insights and observations about how humans view religion, life,
and the afterlife. Ever the philosopher, Buster integrates modern scientific
theories with traditional religious themes. The result is an entertaining,
insightful, and intelligent story about a dog's quest to help the Creator
perfect the Grand Scheme of Things. Price ─ $15 |
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BUSTER BACK AT THE WALL: A Golden Retriever's
Scent of The Grand Scheme of Things
FREE USA SHIPPING
By Buster with help from Roger W. Hite, Ph.D.
Aptos, CA: Tobias Press, 2000. 122 page paperback. This is
Buster's Grand Scheme of Things: "The wind, the rain, the coastal tides, the
fog─all chaperone the daily dance of this remarkable place. There is order.
There is purpose. Everything is mysteriously connected through a simplicity that
defies understanding by the most complex thinkers. Even if there was not a logic
or purpose to life, this would still be the place one would select to endure
such absurdity! Fortunately, Roger and I discovered it is both beautiful and
purposeful.
The author hopes that his readers retrieve some entertainment, and perhaps some new wisdom
as he and Buster take them back to the beach wall at Rio Del Mar, and sniff more intensely
the scent of The Grand Scheme of Things." Price ─ $15 |
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The Art of Awe: Embracing The Grand Scheme of
Things
FREE USA SHIPPING
By Roger W. Hite, Ph.D.. Santa Cruz, CA:
Tobias Press, 1998. 96 page paperback. The Art of Awe is a book that teaches us
how to maintain a healthy "inlook" on life. Awe is seeing, in the
reality of an experience, all the important things that aren't really there as
the author believes that the life-creed of
"seeing is believing" is a blinding one. Awe is the art of braiding thoughts with feelings to
create a story about a moment in time which validates our belief in The Grand
Scheme of Things.
This book will help you to develop a deeper appreciation and understanding of
the art that Roger calls awe. He hopes that his message inspires you to realize
the importance awe plays in nourishing your soul. He hopes it motivates people
to practice making metaphorical connections between their inner selves and the
events in the world around them. And, he hopes it entertains and informs and
"stirs the soul around the roots of your imagination."
Price ─ $15 |
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The Twelve Candle Miracle
FREE USA SHIPPING
By Roger W. Hite, Ph.D.. Aptos, CA: Tobias
Press, 1999. 38 page paperback. This parable about the miracle of the twelve
candles explores the mystery of being aware of our se3lf and being confronted
with both the curse and the blessing of having self-knowledge.
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"I wish I'd never
become aware of being
a candle," lamented candle seven. "My
candle
life would have been spent and I wouldn't have been cursed by
knowing
that I was being spent." |
This story is told by the venerable headmaster of the school
in the village of the Nickernooks, a mythical village populated by creatures
that act like humans, but stand in stature between the size of elves the
dwarves. Proctor was hired long ago by the villagers because, while the
merchants and craftsmen and craftswomen of the village could teach their
children the skills necessary to make a living, they realized that making a
living and living a whole and enlightened life were two different things. So
when Proctor appeared in the village one day with a proposal to open a school to
teach about love, the Nickernook elders voted to establish Proctor's Place. The
villagers realized that love was what made life so wonderful in their little
village. And as The Twelve Candle Miracle illustrates, Proctor took his
job very seriously. Price ─ $13
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