The Pekinese Who Saved Civilization (ISBN 193359697X)

The Pekinese who Commands Respect:
Have you ever wondered what your dog might really be thinking about? Well Sir Addison Silber Howell, Esq. in "The Pekinese Who Saved Civilization," is about to tell you! Now he might not be able to write per se, but his words, thoughts and philosophy have been captured by his head servant/slave, Trisha Adelena Howell, so that all of us mere humans may benefit from his wise words. You see, the self-knighted Sir Addison is a "thinking dog," and therefore naturally superior to mortals and other animal species alike. From poet and sculptor to literary genius, philosopher and psychoanalyst, Sir Addison shares his view of the world and tells us, precisely, why we should be eternally grateful not only to him, but also to GOD - the "Great Omniscient Dog (spirit). Apparently, despite claims by many that we humans are on a path to self-destruction, Sir Addison very kindly takes us by the hand (paw?) and reveals the true history of the world. With his canine knowledge, we can solve many of our problems and thus save civilization. Sir Addison is a proud Pekinese indeed, but his logic and quirky nature binds us to him instantly. Prepare to eat a great deal of humble pie as he points out our faults, but he points them out so eloquently that dog-lovers everywhere will do the very thing that Addison wishes - listen! In a world where society in general seeks to find answers, to the point where we question the questions, Sir Addison's theories are simple and often motivating. Urging us to understanding, his theories are wonderfully displayed and modeled with accompanying black and white photographs that display his talents to the fullest. Sir Addison commands reverence and respect at all times as we progress through the book, but seeing as he's sharing such knowledge and wisdom with us, we are compelled to bow at every stage, and as we nod our heads in agreement with the wise words displayed before us, we will lament loudly and ask ourselves, "Now why didn't I think of that?" Addison's words themselves will tell us why: "...Because you are so cut off from your own bodily rhythms and true feelings. It's amazing to me how many of you humans are out of touch with your true needs, desires, goals and genital odors." Hail Sir Addision...where have you been all of our lives? Funny, inspirational and delightful Sir! Dog-owners everywhere will applaud you!

Excellent book!:
THE PEKINESE WHO SAVED CIVILIZATION is described as telling the true history of the world, but from a canine's point of view. The dog's name is Addison. First, he opens the book with inspiring words of wisdom. His comments are surreal. He knows his stuff. Addison could successfully organize a support group. Addison could run for Mayor of his town! Heck, Addison could be our next President! After wonderful words from such an adorable speaker, he then continues by taking on many roles as he saves civilization. Addison the Impersonator gives a comical impersonation of Albert Einstein and the Sphinx, while Addison the Snowshoer shows style and sophistication while climbing a dangerous mountain. Addison has it all. Get a copy of THE PEKINESE WHO SAVED CIVILIZATION, due out September 15, 2003, and join Addison on his global adventures. You will enjoy learning of how he would solve planetary dilemmas such as love troubles, drugs and alcohol addictions, food shortages, religion controversies, and much more. Reviewer URL: http://www.geocities.com/ladyjiraff

Not as good as I expected:
I ADORE anything related to Pekingese, so I bought this book with great anticipation. Unfortunately, it turned out to be vastly different from what I had expected. The writing style is not very coherent, there's not really a "story" - if you want to read the story, the description of the book on Amazon tells it all. And that's the only interesting part. The pictures are all in black and white, and the book itself was not bound very well. Even if you love dog stories, this one would be very hard to "get into". Sorry, but I simply cannot recommend this book for anyone but the most die-hard dog-story lovers.

Addison leaves the others in the dust:
What a wise, wonderful, and handsome dog Addison is! I love him. What a delight to read his ambitious and eye-opening book. Appropriately, Addison first introduces us -- in "Addison the Wonder Dog" -- to the amazing range of his interests and abilities. How can he accomplish so much, yet still find time to eat! Then comes the meaty part of the book -- "Addison Solves Personal and Planetary Problems." He goes boldly and with humor where many two-footed authors have pussyfooted, or entirely feared to tread. And he doesn't mince words (only filet mignon). Addison clearly recognizes the difference between reality and spin. As Abraham Lincoln's dog said: "If you call a tail a leg, how many legs does a dog have? Four. Calling a tail a leg doesn't make it one." Addison gives great advice on everything from love to taxes. Throughout his book, Addison's style is fragrant and his candor refreshing. He leaves his unique and memorable pawprint on every subject. Whether you belong to a dog, or just love them from a distance, you will thoroughly enjoy Addison's book. He even thoughtfully offers a cornucopia of information and sources for futher study of his ideas. Truly, pearls of wisdom fall from his furry little snout on every page. Three cheers for Addison and his remarkable book! (And for Trisha, for her loving and articulate rendering of his vision.)

Cute Book Fun For Young People Interested in Ideas:
This is a cute and fun book that would be of interest to teenagers and young adults who are interested in ideas and silliness both. I genuinely enjoyed reading it! The chapter on Philosophy will have you in stitches if you've ever read any hi-brow material from that field.