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Travels with Buster | A Journey of Unconditional Love
Travels with Buster | A Journey of Unconditional Love
Travels with Buster | A Journey of Unconditional Love
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Travels with Buster | A Journey of Unconditional Love

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"He must have been hiding to have not been snatched up by now!" That was the only possible explanation I could imagine for why this adorable puppy was still there the day we went to check him out at the RSPCA shelter. From the moment we laid eyes on him until his own had closed, the sacred journey we shared with Buster was to give and receive unconditional love. Set against the backdrop of the beaches and hinterland of Australia's beautiful Gold Coast, 'Travels with Buster - A Journey of Unconditional Love' is the true story of life with Buster, our beloved Staffy x kelpie.

On the day Buster came into their lives, Diane Viola, a Relationship & Family Coach, found her perfect sidekick. Most importantly, Buster had made Diane and her husband, Roberto a family, with all the joys and sorrows that accompany it! And the lessons he taught them became the stories and metaphors she would share with her clients to illustrate a point and lighten their load.

Now lovingly retold through the vignettes in this book, these lessons for parents, partners and the cycle of life mean that Buster's purpose as a teacher of loving-kindness, not only in his 15 years here on Earth but in perpetuity, may be fulfilled. A tribute to the gift that he was, may it touch the cockles of your heart!

Told with tenderness and love, Travels with Buster touches on themes that are central to our story as human beings. Come ready to laugh and to cry, to experience joy and to open your heart to yourself and all sentient beings as you travel the path of unconditional love.

'A heart-warming tale reminding us of what is truly important in life.
Buster is, indeed an amazing teacher!'

Beth Phelan
Conference Director, Happiness & Its Causes

33,000+ words + 24 full-colour photos.

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'A beautifully conceived memoir of life with a dog. Soul material, charming, so humorous at times I found myself laughing out loud. ... As you travel through life with Buster, you are painted a sense of the Australian landscape and playground of our k9 friends. ... A most delightful read.'

Sharron Brandon

'As proud as any parent can be, Diane leads us on her journey with Buster to laugh, cry and celebrate unconditional love, community and connection for all. An absolutely beautiful read with so many lessons of love, I highly recommend this book for any parent of children and/or fur babies.'

Mary Brock

'Through reading this book, I now have a better insight into what lies before me and not only the sadness, but also the positives of my future time with our beloved Jack Russell, Esme.'

Robert Brown

'How skilfully you weave the stories of Buster into all the lessons about growth and life. How simply we can understand your messages and use them for our own lives. Simple yet profound. ... between the tears and the laughter, we all benefit so much from your wisdom.'

Jacky Haworth

'A lovely balance of sharing, empathy and gentle teaching. Your natural gift as a true teacher is most poignantly reflected here in your absolute willingness to be the student, to be vulnerable and to receive the lessons that life and Buster offer you.'

Pete Sheldon

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Release dateMar 7, 2019
ISBN9780648405412
Travels with Buster | A Journey of Unconditional Love
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Diane Viola

Born in Sydney, Australia, reading, writing and speaking have been lifelong passions for Diane Viola. From her teens, Diane sought to gain a greater understanding of herself and the human condition through the written word. In her private practice as a Relationship & Family Counsellor & Coach since 1998, this is one of the tools she encourages her clients to use for their enlightenment. 'Travels with Buster - A Journey of Unconditional Love' is her first book with a second on the nature of joy due in 2020. Signed copies are available from her website www.dianeviola.com or connect with Diane on Facebook at www.facebook.com/DianeViolaAuthor. With an education and training background, in her former role as Program Manager for The Peer Support Foundation NSW, Diane developed school-based, peer-led, anti-bullying and personal development programs for children and young people recognised for their contribution toward anti-violence and suicide prevention. Through this experience, her commitment to communicating complex concepts in an accessible manner became the inspiration for her future writing. Diane's articles, podcasts and videos on personal growth, relationship, parenting and family, life purpose and social issues are available from her Inner Sense Blog at www.positiverelating.com/resources/. To receive your FREE copy of her eBook, 'Being Resilient in Today's World', the first in the 'Life... AS IT IS!' Series, please follow this link https://bookhip.com/NPJRPL. Diane and her husband, Roberto moved to the Gold Coast in 2002 where they enjoy exploring the beauty of the beaches and hinterland on the back of their Harley Davidson motorbike. Along with all that Australia holds for the adventurer, recent travels to Egypt and Europe have once more whetted Diane's appetite for the culture and natural beauty of our world. While no one will ever be able to replace their beloved Buster, who passed on December 27, 2017, they look forward to welcoming a brother or sister for him soon.

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