The Lazy Dog's Guide to Enlightenment [Hardcover]

Andrea Hurst (Author), Beth Wilson (Author), Zachary Folk (Photographer), Dr. Bernie S. Siegel (Foreword)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 2, 2007

Enlightenment doesn’t always come in the form we expect it. It need not be a self-styled guru or a complicated contraption measuring some mysterious quality. Sometimes it’s as close as the chocolate lab bounding happily through the backyard, or the feisty terrier contentedly curled up on one’s lap for a nap. In the foreword to this thoughtful, wonderfully illustrated gift book, Dr. Bernie Siegel says, “Dogs are healers. . . . They seem to have figured out how to live beautifully so much better than we humans have.” Loosely modeled on 1980’s underground classic The Lazy Man’s Guide to Enlightenment, this charming book celebrates the simple wisdom and that special combination of natural earthiness and subtle spirituality that characterizes humankind’s best friend. Distinctive black-and-white dog images by acclaimed photographer Zackary Folk are accompanied by captions of down-to-earth spiritual wisdom “from” the dogs to their often confused “owners.”

Editorial Reviews

Review

“Whenever someone asks me to suggest a role model, I point to my dogs.“ — from the foreword by Dr. Bernie S. Siegel “Anyone who has experienced the unconditional love of animals should remember that it is a profound real-life lesson worth applying to the rest of our lives. The Lazy Dog's Guide to Enlightenment is a welcome reminder.” — Tom Corwin, author of Mostly Bob “The Lazy Dog's Guide to Enlightenment grabbed me from the first photo. I kept turning pages until I had gone through the whole book — without realizing I had done so. It was wonderful. I don't see how anyone who loves dogs could fail to love this book. The concept, execution, and content are perfect. This book will definitely be on my permanent animal lovers' gift list. Five stars!” — Skip Haynes, president, Laurel Canyon Animal Company --This text refers to the Kindle Edition edition.

From the Back Cover

"Whenever someone asks me to suggest a role model, I point to my dogs."
-- from the foreword by Dr. Bernie S. Siegel

"Anyone who has experienced the unconditional love of animals should remember that it is a profound real-life lesson worth applying to the rest of our lives. The Lazy Dog's Guide to Enlightenment is a welcome reminder."
-- Tom Corwin, author of Mostly Bob

"The Lazy Dog's Guide to Enlightenment grabbed me from the first photo. I kept turning pages until I had gone through the whole book -- without realizing I had done so. It was wonderful. I don't see how anyone who loves dogs could fail to love this book. The concept, execution, and content are perfect. This book will definitely be on my permanent animal lovers' gift list. Five stars!"
-- Skip Haynes, president, Laurel Canyon Animal Company.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 96 pages
• Publisher: New World Library (March 2, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1577315715
• ISBN-13: 978-1577315711
• Product Dimensions: 6.3 x 6.4 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,167,410 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Big smile!, March 14, 2007

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Lisa M. Siegel (Los Angeles) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Lazy Dog's Guide to Enlightenment (Hardcover)

I wore a big grin the whole time as I read this charming little book. The fundamental and, until now, unrevealed truth of its message -- that our dogs are truly enlightened and we can learn much from them -- is what makes this book so witty and delightful. The artistry of the dog photos is worth noting. I kept going back to admire the variety of pooches pictured. I kept smiling....and contemplating....

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Nightstand Staple, August 27, 2008

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Grier Jewell (Olympia, WA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Lazy Dog's Guide to Enlightenment (Hardcover)

I've had a rough couple of weeks...feeling a bit chewed up and knocked around. I found this little gem in the middle of my despair, and it lifted my spirits as only a dog's soft paw can do. The Lazy Dog's Guide to Enlightenment has blessed me with its simple and profound wisdom. Its pages bring me oh-so-close to the beautiful clarity of canine consciousness. I can only strive to be as evolved as my dog. I highly recommend it as a daily inspirational.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A New Classic of Dog Wisdom, May 24, 2007

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Barbara Hollace "author" (Spokane, WA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Lazy Dog's Guide to Enlightenment (Hardcover)

This is a classic epic of dog wisdom to be read repeatedly and passed along to the next generation. Dogs hold the key to balance and their message is offered with unconditional love. The photography is stellar, and the authors offer gold nuggets of enlightenment. It is the perfect gift for any dog lover!