Sunspot: The Best Ever Astrological Guide to Your Dog [Paperback]

Laurie Birnsteel (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 15, 2002

A humorous look at the relationship between dogs and their astrological signs. After two years of serious research, the author has determined how the sign a dog is born under affects their behavior and explains it all here.

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SUNSPOT could transform Birnsteel into the Miss Cleo of canines. -- Gannett News Service - Aug. 29, 2002

About the Author

LAURIE BIRNSTEEL is a freelance writer and editor of the Louisville Historical League’s monthly newsletter and the author of several magazine and newspaper articles on historic Kentucky. A native of Hawaii, she graduated from the University of Louisville. She lives in Louisville, Kentucky.

Product Details

• Paperback: 160 pages
• Publisher: Cumberland House Publishing (March 15, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1581822642
• ISBN-13: 978-1581822649
• Product Dimensions: 7.1 x 6.1 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.7 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,846,603 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Astrology and the personalities of beloved canines, July 8, 2002

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Midwest Book Review (Oregon, WI USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Sunspot: The Best Ever Astrological Guide to Your Dog (Paperback)

Sunspot: The Best Ever Astrological Guide To Your Dog by freelance writer Laurie Birnsteel is an enjoyable and original examination of the connection between astrology and the personalities of beloved canine companions. Individual chapters are listed by sign, from Aries to Pisces, and each zodiac constellation reflects certain mannerisms and behaviors that may well influence one's faithful dog. Sunspot is enthusiastically recommended reading for pet owners with an interest in astrology and its influence on their canine companions.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Dog lovers this is for us,just great!, May 21, 2002

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Diana D. Jardine (Honolulu, Hawaii) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Sunspot: The Best Ever Astrological Guide to Your Dog (Paperback)

Want to have some fun and know more about why people love dogs and go on and on about them? Sun Spot gives you a good glimpse of the ways and quirks of our best friends and takes you to a place where only a dog can take you.You will laugh and you may cry but you will not be bored.

Congratulations on a unique funny book that tells the truth about real dogs.Takes us to a world where you live by your wits and are tricked into having to look to the stars for guidance.

I have owned,showed, trained , photographed and been on tv shows with dogs that are just like this. The book is telling it like it is.Thanks Laurie Birnsteel keep writing.I am a fan.

5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Sunspot, The Best Ever Astrological Guide to Your Dog, July 13, 2002

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Laurie A. Birnsteel (Louisville, KY USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Sunspot: The Best Ever Astrological Guide to Your Dog (Paperback)

In "Sunspot," Laurie Birnsteel, a Hawaii native who currently lives in Louisville, has created a book that really should have been written a long, long time ago. But it wasn't, and for that alone she deserves credit. But she has also walked a fine line between silly and serious - something that takes skill. For those who put no stock in astrology - especially PET astrology - Birnsteel's cheeky approach to this book provides a knowing wink. Simultaneously, for those who do, she never condescends or makes light of the subject matter.
By breaking doggy astrological traits down into "bad doggy" and "good doggy" columns, she makes it an easy read, and testimony from actual dog owners is the hook. The book ends with a "survey" so that, if you don't know your dog's birthdate, you can determine what sign your pooch falls under. All in all, it's clear that Birnsteel is an animal lover who is merely enjoying the opportunity provided by a part of her life that she holds dear. Dog lovers will eat this up, especially if consumed as a light read. Others probably will scoff. Either way, it will be a welcome addition to your coffee table.