What’s Next

What’s Next: Striving for happiness after heartbreaking loss

It’s been 13 years in the making.

Introducing What’s Next. It’s not exactly the book that Robert set out to write, but it’s the book that, for some reason, he was meant to.

At some point in life, we each experience loss. How we respond to it, though, varies dramatically. This book is an intimate telling of Robert’s personal journey after a catastrophic Spinal Cord Injury, and his approach to moving forward to find happiness and purpose. Robert’s hope is that by sharing his story and road to Kona, he might help others dealing with their challenges and maybe even inspire their goals.  

Robert would like to thank everyone who helped him along his journey, and especially Sabrina, for in addition to so many things, allowing him to share so much of their personal lives with all of you.

What’s Next is Available everywhere books are sold

Paperback and eBook

Back Cover:

Robert Buren thought he had it all: a loving family, a great career, and an ambitious future. But all this was thrown into doubt one day in the woods when he experienced a life-altering accident. Robert had to learn how to rebuild his life and recover his dreams from a new perspective: sitting in a wheelchair afflicted with chronic neuropathic pain.

Robert’s epic journey involves adversity, heartache, and tragedy. But his positive mindset and philosophy of life helped him adjust to his new life while pursuing the ultimate athletic challenge: the Ironman. As a paratriathlete, Robert pushes his body and mind to their limits, overcoming all barriers on his own personal road to Kona…

This book tells the story of a remarkable person at the most difficult time of his life. Through love, hard work, and determination, the author is able to learn how to live with adversity and pursue his goals. This inspiring story will make you laugh and make you cry, while providing life lessons on how to react when the unthinkable happens. 

Speaking - books for all

If your organization is interested in having Robert share his story in person, or online, please let him know and see what’s possible. If you’d like books for your attendees, that’s an option too.

The number of speaking engagements Robert will do in the New Year will be limited, so please provide as much info and notice as possible.

More on Robert’s speaking and a demo can be viewed here.