The Pekinese Who Saved Civilization

By Trisha Howell

Youve heard that behind every great man is a great woman, but did you know that behind every great human being is a great dog? Addison the Wonder Dog reveals the true history of the world--from the... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1931210071
• ISBN13: 9781931210072
• Release Date: June 2003
• Publisher: Howell Canyon Press
• Length: 208 Pages
• Weight: 0.65 lbs.
• Dimensions: 8.8" x 0.5" x 5.3"

Customer Reviews

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.)

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!

A clever refreshing approach to a commentary on every issue

The Pekinese Who Saved Civilization is a clever refreshing approach to a commentary on every issue thinkable. Sir Addison Silber Howell Esquire is an aging toothless Pekinese who believes "a whole race who can't even get the basics of food, rest and shelter right is in big trouble and desperately in need of my help". Addison, while referring to his owner as his personal slave, enthusiastically froths with joy while telling his perspective on solving personal and global problems. He candidly shares his ideology, assessments and philosophy about careers, money, sports, military, taxes, sex, drugs and more. Sir Addison describes exercise as "Baloney". He states "Exercise is a completely useless activity that needlessly takes me away from eating". Addison describes his relationships with witty charm flanked by lampoonery. This perspective, told from the Pekinese's point of view, tackles serious issues head on while keeping the humor in tow. There are numerous pictures of Addison displaying different behaviors and actions. Addison does possess a face that reaches out and tugs on the heartstrings. The book offers an energetic pace reminding us to rise above the details of the day. If you are a Pekinese lover, a political satire admirer or enjoy an entertaining unconventional bold kind of read you must have this book. Hilariously potent.Sherry RussellAuthor/researcher/reviewer

Animal Lover or Not, this book is must read!

They say dog is man's best friend, but what about man's equal? Sir Addison Silber Howell is definitely equal!This fun and witty book contains the thoughts and words of Sir Addison Silber Howell, Trisha Adelena Howell's dog, and you will definitely see how Sir Addison is intelligent, humorous and EQUAL!The book touches on topics such as animal rights, politics, discrimination, food and the Pekinese species of canines. Everything is told from the canine perspective and the book will make you think about topics that you might have never cared about. Not an animal lover? You don't have to be, everyone can enjoy this book because of the topics discussed and the warm tone throughout the book. This is an enjoyable book to read.Put this book on the top of your "Must Read" pile, you have to experience Sir Addison's thoughts.StaffGetBookReviews.com

Especially recommended for lovers of dogs

The Pekinese Who Saved Civilization by Sir Addison Silber Howell Esq. (with a little help from his personal assistant/body slave Trisha ) is a rather unique work of philosophy about ways in which to approach and address both personal and global problems -- couched from a canine viewpoint. Black-and-white photographs of a beloved Pekinese pet, and a distinctive touch of humor, embellish this essentially sound, sometimes inspirational work, and is most especially recommended for lovers of dogs, philosophy, and life.