Actor Richard Chamberlain will give readings from the 
new children’s book “Forever Buster” 
December 8 at Borders in Kahului. 
Author Martin Rabbett and illustrator Donna Burns 
will sign books following the readings. 

by Martin Rabbett,
Illustrated by Donna Burns 
Designed by David Cox (2007), $13.95

With author's signature $16.95

Pay By Money Order or Cashier's Check

Hula Moon Press, LLC

1019 Waimanu St. Suite 101 
Honolulu, HI 96814, USA

A portion of the proceeds of the book
will go to the Maui Humane Society.

www.foreverbuster.com
Martin Rabbett's new dog, Bartley
was adopted from the Maui
Humane Society.

One man’s powerful testament to the inexorable bond between a man and his dog, 
written passionately and poignantly in this 36-page children’s book. 
Watch Buster come alive in this delightfully illustrated book describing his life, 
passing, and ultimate immortality. 

As Rabbett makes clear in his enlightening and uplifting first book, 
even death cannot break the bonds between a dog and his beloved master. 

Painted by: Mary Lovein

“It is said that energy cannot be created nor destroyed, 
which makes me believe that somewhere within the 
universe Buster’s energy still exists, 
as does the energy of all our departed loved ones,” 
writes Rabbett in his author’s note. 
“I choose to feel Buster in my heart, alive and spirited within me. 
May this little story lighten the burden of sadness when 
loss is at hand and turn a heavy heart to glad by 
nurturing the good memories that live within us.” 

Martin Rabbett at the new Barnes and Noble in Lahaina. 

August 23, 2008
at Borders Books and Music in San Francisco, 
400 Post St. on Union Square. 

Credit: Jacque Rohan -- all rights reserved. 

Credit: Jacque Rohan -- all rights reserved. 

Credit: Jacque Rohan -- all rights reserved. 

Credit: Jacque Rohan -- all rights reserved. 

Credit: Jacque Rohan -- all rights reserved. 

Credit: Jacque Rohan -- all rights reserved. 

Credit: Jacque Rohan -- all rights reserved. 

Credit: Jacque Rohan -- all rights reserved. 

Credit: Jacque Rohan -- all rights reserved. 

At Maui Ocean Center.

INTERVIEW WITH MARTIN RABBETT
BY Liah Howard
A Talk RadioShow on Maui, Hawaii

The annual FREE two-day  Hawai‘i Book & Music Festival (HBMF) 
celebrates books, reading and music in Hawai‘i, 
showcasing Hawaii’s biggest assembly of  local, 
national and international authors, musicians, and storytellers of all kinds.

MISSION MEMORIAL AUDITORIUM
Outstanding National Authors
celebrate their latest books
Richard Chamberlain & Martin Rabbett

Credit: Hawaii Book and Music Festival -- all rights reserved.

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On Saturday, May 17, Martin and Richard gave a reading of 
Forever Buster at the Mission Memorial Auditorium at Honolulu Hale,
followed by questions and answers. 
Richard discussed his memoir, Shattered Love. 
The two books on sale, with book signings by the authors.

On Sunday, May 18, Richard Chamberlain presented his
unmistakable voice and presence to a “Celebrity Reading” 
on the Keiki Stage at the Hawai'i Book and Music Festival. 

MAY 17–18, 2008 • 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
FRANK F. FASI CIVIC GROUNDS AT HONOLULU HALE
FREE ADMISSION • FREE PARKING

Richard Chamberlain and "Forever Buster" KGMB9
Thursday, November 01, 2007 08:30 AM 

Watch the KGMB9 videoclip click here

Watch the KHON2 TV videoclip click here

Richard Chamberlain reading a children's book may not seem to be the 
best use of his talents, but when he read from "Forever Buster" 
on our morning news program, it was a meaningful event. 

"He's as white as could be. Like snow,” read Chamberlain.
“His eyes shine like stars, so golden and bright,
they glow even in the dark of the night. A pat on the head, a tug on his ear, 
or a rub on his rump makes him smile ear to ear."

Buster belonged to Chamberlain and Martin Rabbett and when Buster died, 
they were heart-broken. But Martin turned that grief around.

"And so I just started writing about all the wonderful things that happened. 
And the energy shifted inside of me and suddenly I'm going, 
I have this gift inside instead of this pain," said Rabbett.

The book is written as a poem and illustrated by Donna Burns. 
Any pet owner will appreciate the kind of joy Buster brought to his home.

"I taught him to stay and then I'd go and hide somewhere and then 
I'd go 'okay' and he'd race through the house trying to find me, 
up and down stairs and if he didn't find me, I'd whistle a little bit, 
but eventually he found me and he was just so proud," said Rabbett.

The book can be enjoyed by anyone - but it serve as a unique 
tool for families who have children coping with the loss of a loved one.

"If you substitute Buster for the word tutu or tutu-kane or auntie,
it's about remembering the beauty, the love, the experiences 
they shared with one of these family members."

Martin believes Buster's spirit lives on. In fact, driving on his home island of Maui,
he felt an irresistible urge - a Buster sign - to turn down a certain road.

"And it was the road to the Maui Humane Society. 
And I went in there and I'm sure he led me - 
to my new dog Bartley," said Rabbett.

As a way to honor Bartley and Buster, a portion of the proceeds 
of the book will go to the Maui Humane Society.

Richard Chamberlain, Martin Rabbett and Donna Burns

Richard Chamberlain readings of "Forever Buster"
 at Borders bookstores 

Pearlridge - November 4 Sun, 2pm

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