Bedtime with Buster: Conversations with a Handsome Hound
Do you channel your dog? That is, do you speak to your dog and then respond as your dog?
In Bedtime with Buster, author Brooks Eason does. And does he ever! In this hilarious, insightful new book, the author and his handsome hound Buster debate a number of existential questions for dogs: Why don’t they live as long as people do? Why don’t they have thumbs? Why can’t mixed-breed dogs compete at Westminster? And what did a hound dog ever do to Elvis?
Buster is both philosopher and humorist, a four-legged Mark Twain. He would be wise and funny if he were a person. For a canine, he’s a doggone genius. Unfortunately, having been told all his life how handsome he is, Buster is also vain. He thinks of himself as a young Sean Connery. When he walks past a mirror, it’s all he can do not to lick the glass.
The conversations between the author and Buster cover a wide range of subjects, including Buster’s faux separation anxiety, his scheme to avoid the vet, his desire to leave a legacy, and what the two of them have in common, notably the fact that both were born out of wedlock, both were adopted, and both snore. Their talks are at times sentimental, sweet, and wise, but mostly they’re goofy. After all, they are conversations with a dog.
In addition to Buster’s wit and wisdom, the book includes more than thirty wonderful illustrations by Atlanta artist Robert Fugate. There are paintings of Buster sharing a banana split with the author, walking a tightrope wearing a tutu, topped with a ten-gallon hat riding a Rottweiler, and sporting a tuxedo and having a martini. You know, the usual.
Praise for Bedtime with Buster
“Wholesome and fun, this is something you'll enjoy reading yourself, and also to your kids.”
“I really liked the clever closing for each chapter. It was a fun read. My kids are grown, so I was able to read this as an adult, and still enjoyed it. Surprises and twists made the read enjoyable and page-turning."
“Fun, good book. Very much recommended!”
“If you’ve ever wondered what your pup is thinking, Buster can give you some insight. There’s a lot going on in those furry heads. All in all, a funny, delightful, and at times thought-provoking read. Two thumbless paws up!”
If you like dogs, funny stories, and great illustrations, you will love Bedtime with Buster. If you need an escape and a good laugh in these hard times, this book is just what the therapist ordered. And if you’re looking for the perfect gift for the dog lover in your life, Bedtime is the ticket.
Bedtime with Buster Children’s Version
Children love dogs too and, by popular demand, Bedtime with Buster is now available in a children’s version. It’s different from the adult version: 30 pages instead of 300, 4,000 words instead of 80,000, and, instead of being channeled, Buster actually talks. But, like the adult version, the children’s book is filled with Buster’s wit and wisdom and Robert Fugate’s wonderful illustrations.