Buster
The dog who saved a thousand lives
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4.9 • 20 Ratings
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- £8.99
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- £8.99
Publisher Description
The Sunday Times Top Ten Bestseller
Thousands of lives have been saved by this spaniel. He is a best friend in dog’s clothing. An RAF dog with his mossy feet firmly on the ground. A brave dog who has served his colleagues and his country with unstinting devotion. A dog in a million.
This is the story of the partnership of Buster and Will, told by Will himself, describing how each came to save the other’s life. This is a relationship that produced some heroic feats in the dust and desert heat of Afghanistan - and beyond. Buster, uniquely, has served five tours of duty - more than any other military dog.
“With some dogs you share a boil in the bag breakfast and maybe a blanket on a cold desert floor. Some you wouldn’t leave in charge of your Grandma unless you wanted to find out just how fast the old girl could run. But, if you’re very, very lucky there will be the one dog you would lay down your life for – and for me that dog is Buster.”
As told to Isabel George.
Customer Reviews
Inspirational
I have learnt a lot through this book, one being dog handlers are not assigned to work with one dog. Another is the fact that not only is buster clever but also will-the handler- is also an inspiration who gives soldiers the opportunity to have normalisation into their lives when they are on the front line. Buster and his handler will are very special and I will not forget reading this book. I highly recommend for someone who has an interest in dogs, war or plan on joining the RAF police or RAVC. Just amazing!
Amazing - A book for everyone
What can I say, I am not a book reader myself but happened to come across this book and what a read.
I could not stop reading about Will and his Springer Buster and their time together in Afghanistan. Being a owner of a springer, I know the character and the will power of one. This book genuinely made me laugh out loud in places but with the sadness of their situations in others.
A true story between a man and his dog, both trusting each other with their lives, depending on each other to make through.
Sylvia Batcock
Truly a beautiful story about a wonderful dog 'Buster'. He was a credit to his breed and wore his medals with pride. A real tearjerker, but a fabulous read. Thank you.