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Suzanne White (Author)
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September 15, 1998
Here is a complete and easy-to-use guide to the Chinese horoscope, written by world-famous astrologer and best-selling author Suzanne White. An ancient zodiac system, Chinese astrology is based on a cycle of twelve years, each governed by a particular animal. We are all born under the sign of one of these animals, and each of us has a unique destiny and character determined by that sign. In addition to learning how to determine and analyze your own horoscope, this book will provide you with startling insights into your friends, lovers and yourself as you gain a deeper understanding of the forces governing interactions between people. Peppered throughout are anecdotes about famous personalities, illustrating how their characters are influenced by their birth years.Lively and engaging, Suzanne White's Chinese Astrology Plain and Simple is sure to be an instant best-seller.


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From the Author

Hi Readers! Yes. It really is ME. Suzanne White, author of CHINESE ASTROLOGY PLain and Simple.

Thanks for your interest in my newest (oldest) Chinese Astrology book. Those of you who are old enough may remember this book as CHINESE CHANCE (1976). In its first incarnation, "Plain and Simple" sold millions of copies in all languages all around the world. Then, in the 80's, in paperback, sales dwindled. But in the early 90's, when I began working on the Web, readers everywhere started barraging me with e-mail wondering whatever happend to CHINESE CHANCE? So, I asked a new publisher, Charles Tuttle, to hurry and re-publish CHINESE CHANCE for my faithful fans who so missed this Mother of all Chinese Astrology books and guess what?

It's working. People love this book. It's a classic. The first and only real CHINESE ASTROLOGY book- and it also makes you laugh. CHINESE ASSTROLOGY Plain and Simple is the first of my four big books on Chinese Astrology and how it can affect your life (Love, Money,Family and Social Affairs). If you have't got this fabulous book yet, do yourself a favor and order it NOW. You will still be hiding it under your pillow 20 years hence when you're wondering about the character of your new mate or boss or the basic nature of your brand new grandchild.

I love the fact that you can read this book all over again in its new skin. Please have a good time with CHINESE ASTROLOGY PLAIN AND SIMPLE. I am most gratified when people laugh at my jokes and still manage to learn something from what I write.

If you want to contact me, my e-mail is CHINASTRO@aol.com. See if you can guess my CHINESE sign.

Cheers! Suzanne White

About the Author

Suzanne White is a best-selling author. Considered the "High Priestess of Chinese Astrology", she has residences in the San Francisco area and Paris.

Product Details

  • Paperback: 400 pages
  • Publisher: Tuttle Publishing (September 15, 1998)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0804831882
  • ISBN-13: 978-0804831888
  • Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 1.1 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds
  • Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #389,736 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

People accuse me of being a 21st century OH SUSANNA. I am not from Alabama, but I wander the globe with a laptop on my knee.

I am American, but I live in France. I have been been a college professor, a fashion model, a journalist, an interpreter, a novelist, a fireworks salesperson, director of a Parisian Couture boutique, an elevator operator, a shoe salesperson, a single mother and a simultaneous translator. Best thing I ever did was write books.

I have mostly lived in Paris my whole adult life. I have two grown children who were born in Paris. One lives in Los Angeles. One lives in Paris.

By 1970, I had tired of teaching, modeling and translating. So I began writing articles for women's magazines. My first article appeared in Cosmopolitan in 1971. Then, in 1973, I wrote a novel called Ladyfingers. It was published by a big New York publisher. I was proud and pleased to actually be able to earn a living being "a writer". I wanted to go on writing stories, but my literary agent decided I should write non fiction. I balked at first. But when I did she said, "Novels are risky. They might sell. They might not. If you only write novels, your children will starve."

She gave me a choice between Cooking and Astrology. I chose the latter, providing I could write about Chinese Astrology - the animal signs. By 1975 I had published my first book about Chinese Astrology. By now, I have written four best-selling books about Chinese and western Astrology. My readers have dubbed me "The High Priestess". That is flattering. I love email and I adore being on Facebook and Twitter where I can actually talk to readers one on one. It's a luxury for an author to be able to communicate directly with the people who read her books. Long Live The Internet! Contact me for personalized readings. Or contact me just to say hello. I'm easy to know. suzanwhite@aol.com.

Before the royal wedding my Kate and William Astrological Compatibility article appeared in the New York Times Blog.
Here's a link to the article that appeared in the magazine section of the New York Times by John Glassie. http://6thfloor.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/05/13/regarding-the-royal-consummation/?scp=2&sq=COMPATIBILITY&st=cse

Then, my proud brother George wrote this up for his list of online contacts: "The major content of this article features an astrological reading re: Prince William and Kate by "Suzanne White", "The High Priestess of Chinese and Western Astrology". The article is a 2 or 3 minute read and editor, John Glassie, is really a sweet writer as is Suzanne. My sister runs her website and writes her books which are published in several languages. Suzanne lives in France in the summer and Argentina in the winter. God bless her, (I'm bragging. She's my kid sister.) decades after surviving a double mastectomy she's winning a return match with cancer. If you'll please take a few minutes to follow the link in John's article to Suzanne's New York Times article "The Wig and I", you will see that cancer hasn't hurt her prose, sense of humour, nor her never quit, industrious approach to life."

Thanks Brother George.

You can stop reading here and still sleep on both ears tonight. The rest of this BIO consists of a bit more self aggrandizement and a list of my books that I would, of course, like you to buy in paper or put on your KINDLE (or other electronic reading devices). Come be my friend on Facebook "Suzanne White, Author" is the best way to find me.

OFFICIAL BIO -

Suzanne White has published many best-selling books on both western and Chinese Astrology. (see below for titles) She is well known and respected as the "High Priestess" of both Chinese & Western Astrologies. All of Suzanne White's books sell steadily and remain in print. Since 1995, White has been a continued presence on the Internet, at first working for both AOL and Disney sites. In 2001, she started her own web site http://www.suzannewhite.com. This most original web site has been an enormous success and given Suzanne White's name even more global recogniton than she previously enjoyed.

From 2001 through 2008, Suzanne White created software programs and applications for online reports and even built an Iphone application.

In 2007, Suzanne White created an application on FACEBOOK for THE NEW ASTROLOGY™. http://apps.facebook.com/newastrology/ The application attracts thousands of new members every day.
It offers information on New Astrology© signs, compatibilities, discussion groups and
the possibility to build new friendships and even start romances using Suzanne's unique concept - THE NEW ASTROLOGY™.

Suzanne White offers private readings and consultations on her web site http://www.suzannewhite.com where she sells her books and astrological reports as well. To schedule a reading/consultation with Suzanne White visit her web site http://www.suzannewhite.com and click on "CONSULTATIONS" on the home page.

In short, Suzanne White is a pace setter. She is also a capable, hardworking and very funny writer. White has an enormous following and is admired and beloved by her fans the world over.

In May of 2010, Suzanne had a very personal (and amusing) article published in the New York Times. http://www.nytimes.com/2010/05/02/magazine/02lives-t.html?ref=magazine

Suzanne White is also a literary translator. She translated two novels. One French novel for Putnam Publishing of NY. In 1987, she translated an American novel (HOT FLASHES by Barbara Raskin) from English into French for Eds. Robert Laffont.

ASTROLOGY BOOKS BY SUZANNE WHITE

1) CHINESE ASTROLOGY PLAIN AND SIMPLE. Self-published in digital form. Available for Kindle. First published in hardcover 1976. Mass market paperback 1977 from FAWCETT NY. This book is now a classic in its field. It has been published in 15 different languages. In France alone, this same book has stayed in hardcover since 1976. The French publisher has sold over a million copies and still sells an average of 300 copies per month. Today, this book is published by Bertelsmann in Germany, Uniebok Holland, Eden Grove Editions/Axis Publishing, London, Paidos Barcelona, Polish, Czech, Slovak and Bulgarian publishers have just bought rights to it. This year (4/2003) Chinese have asked to buy the rights. L'ASTROLOGIE CHINOISE - Eds du Dauphin - Paris.


2) 1986 THE NEW ASTROLOGY - first published in French as LA DOUBLE ASTROLOGIE by Robert Laffont Publishers Paris. In the same year, THE NEW ASTROLOGY was published by both St. Martin's Press (USA) and Macmillan (London). This book is a long time best seller. It sells over 20,000 per year in the US alone. THE NEW ASTROLOGY also exists and sells well in British English, French, German, Dutch, Spanish, Polish and Czech. LA DOUBLE ASTROLOGIE has just been updated and will be published in June 2003 by Editions Le Dauphin in Paris. This popular book's concept is unique. White blended Chinese Astrology with Western Astrology. (12 animal signs combined with 12 sun signs makes 144 "new' character types). It's amazingly accurate. Suzanne White actually created 144 NEW astrology signs. LA DOUBLE ASTROLOGIE. Eds Robert Laffont puis Eds du Dauphin - Paris.

3) 1992 THE NEW CHINESE ASTROLOGY - Macmillan London and St. Martin's NY, Uniebok Holland, Paidos Spain.This vast book about White's favorite subject (Chinse Astrology) recently molted from hardcover to trade paperback. Like all of Suzanne White's books, THE NEW CHINESE ASTROLOGY sells tens of thousands of copies per year in the US and more in England. It includes many aspects of Chinese Astrology not covered in her first book and reveals readers' ruling elements, explains how to use special social skills, handle relationship issues etc. In 2008, Macmillan London will bring out a new version of this book recently revised and upated by the author. Non edité en français.

4) 1996 THE ASTROLOGY OF LOVE -Self published. Available for Kindle. In France the book is known as ASTRO LOVE. It is also published in Polish and Czech. This popular book came out as a paperback original. GUIDE TO LOVE's premise is simple. With which of the 24 possible astrological signs (both Chinese and Western) are you most compatible in love? GUIDE TO LOVE sells 15-20,000 copies a year in the States alone. L'ASTROLOGIE DE L'AMOUR - Eds du Dauphin - Paris


All of these books are available everywhere in both hard and soft cover. For quick downloads to your computer Suzanne White has made e-books available at : http://www.suzannewhite.com If you have a Kindle, download all of Suzanne's Astrology books and keep them for reference inside your Kindle.

Ms. White has been dubbed the "High Priestess" of both Chinese & Western Astrologies by her readers and critics from around the world. All of Suzanne White's books remain in print. Since 1995, White has been a continued presence on the Internet, first working for both AOL and Disney sites. In 2001, she started her own web site. This most original and amusing web site has been an enormous success and given Suzanne White's name even more global recognition than she previously enjoyed. Buy Suzanne's books or download your own chapter of one of her books at www.suzannewhite.com.
COME SEE SUZANNE WHITE'S "NEW ASTROLOGY" APPLICATION ON FACEBOOK
http://apps.facebook.com/newastrology/

VISIT SUZANNE ON HER FACEBOOK FRIENDS' PAGE
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suzanne-White/5955907258?ref=ss

OR JOIN HER ON HER FAN PAGE
http://www.facebook.com/suzeparis

SUZANNE WHITE IT AVAILABLE FOR CHART READINGS AND PERSONAL PROBLEM-SOLVING CONSULTATIONS. FOR AN APPOINTMENT WRITE TO SUZANNE AT: SUZANWHITE@AOL.COM. OR GO DIRECTLY TO HER WEB SITE WWW.SUZANNEWHITE.COM AND CLICK ON "CONSULTATIONS".

BOOKS BY SUZANNE WHITE

1) CHINESE ASTROLOGY PLAIN AND SIMPLE - A CLASSIC!

2) THE NEW ASTROLOGY - A SAVVY BLEND OF TWO ASTROLOGIES - 144 "NEW" SIGNS -ASTOUNDING ACCURACY

3) THE NEW CHINESE ASTROLOGY - THE ONLY CHINESE ASTROLOGY BOOK YOU'LL EVER NEED.

4) THE ASTROLOGY OF LOVE -COUPLES COMPATIBILITY IN CHINESE AND WESTERN ASTROLOGIES

5) THE WIG AND I - SHORT FUNNY ILLUSTRATED NOVEL ABOUT BUYING A WIG.

6) 2012 SUZANNE WHITE'S NEW ASTROLOGY™ FULL DRAGON YEAR HOROSCOPES






 

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16 of 17 people found the following review helpful:
2.0 out of 5 stars TITLE MISLEADING, May 26, 2002
This review is from: Chinese Astrology Plain and Simple (Paperback)
this is a story book! this book is only based on HER life experience and OPINION. If that's what you're looking for then this book is fine, and it may be interesting to you if you want to read of one person's experience as evidence of the validity and reliability of the chinese zodiac.
but personally it was not helpful for me, because i'm not interested in reading someone else's opinion for this subject, because i already have my own, you don't need to convince me that people display characteristics of their sign.
this is a story book, so the title is misleading!
it's not a bad book, but it wasn't useful to me, it's just not what i thought it was going to be, it's not what i was looking for.
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14 of 16 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars What kind of an animal ARE you?, January 12, 2000
This review is from: Chinese Astrology Plain and Simple (Paperback)
Have you felt miffed and somewhat insulted in the past when someone told you that you were an animal? Wouldn't it be enlightening to find out just what kind of an animal you are? In Suzanne White's your beast. The book, as the name implies, is easy to understand and fun to read. For those who feel jaded and lackluster about everyday life, this book brings incredible insight detailing the different personas determined by the year in which you were born. The chapters also include a sub-category which combines your Western and Eastern signs to provide specialized info and a separate read for both the females and the males of the Chinese chart. Authoress Suzanne White sprinkles the book with stories of Horses, Tigers, Goats (...and so on!) she has known throughout her life, safeguarding the book against the dry and clinical air so many non-fiction books assume. You will learn compatabilities in affairs of the heart, social affairs, business affairs, and family affairs. And if all these juicy tidbits weren't enough, the best gift of all is bestowed upon the reader... the grand finale of the book tells what each year holds in store for your sign! Whether you have an passionate interest in astrology, or just like an amusing (and INTERESTING) read, I highly recommend Plain and Simple. This was Suzanne White's first book, and it is certainly no accident that it was plucked back out and re-printed for a whole new group of fans to devour!
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9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Okay... 'Plain and Simple'. But very witty and entertaining., November 28, 1998
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This review is from: Chinese Astrology Plain and Simple (Paperback)
A classic work of writing genius, agility, and humor. Suzanne White puts the reader on a trampoline, bouncing him lightly through the otherwise complex study of Asian astrology. The book is sprung with anecdotes about real life. Instead of boring charts teaching me about my planets rising on my Seventh House, White doesn't tell. She shows.

Once you've overcome the horror of discovering you're a Pig or a Snake like me, or a Rat like my brother Steve, you will identify with a great number of traits connected to your own Chinese Animal Sign.

Fascinating. Entertaining. Educational. I am so hooked on CHINESE ASTROLOGY PLAIN AND SIMPLE that we are planning a Tiger Party for my girlfriend's birthday.

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