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Author: Dean Koontz and His Dog Anna
Photographer: Vincent Remini
Publisher: Center Street
ISBN: 978-1-4555-3080-9
Follow Here To Purchase ASK ANNA: Advice for the Furry and Forlorn
Author:
Dean Koontz and His Dog Anna
Photographer: Vincent
Remini
Publisher: Center Street
ISBN: 978-1-4555-3080-9
“No
one will think you’re a tough guy if you just keep wearing that
tube top, halter top, whatever the freakin’ thing is,” Anna
replies to Misunderstood in Dean Koontz’s book, Ask Anna;
Advice for the Furry and Forlorn.
This ninety-six-page
paperback targets anyone that loves canines and wonders what they
talk about amongst themselves. With no profanity or sexual innuendos,
it is a clean read for any age group.
The concept of the book are questions dogs ask of the author’s pet and her responses. Covering a multitude of topics, they range from how they deal with their owners, their awkward looks and ideas, and problems with other animals to Anna’s birdaholic nature, the mailman’s larcenous poodle, and reminders to enjoy life to the fullest. There are two inserts regarding the history of canine advice and a dog day in Koontzland. Close up, full-color, full-page photographs of these special pets grace every page.
The collection of
correspondence not only has beautiful breeds depicted in cute, funny,
or pathetic poses, but also the questions asked and answered are
engaging yet twisted and silly in their furry way. Since our dog is
treated like one of our offspring, we get the idea of the book being
about animals discussing, debating, pleading, and solving worldwide
problems.
It
is thoughtful that 100% of sales of this book is donated to Canine
Companions for Independence.
If you do not like dogs, you may
think this book is sophomoric. Granted there are snuggly photographs
to draw you in, but if you are a cat (or bird) lover, this one may
not be for you.
Storyteller Koontz has authored many novels,
fifteen of which have been number one in hardbound bestsellers and
sixteen in paperback bestsellers. He and his wife live in California.
No information was given regarding photographer Remini.
As a
dog lover, I was disappointed there were no pictures of beagles. I am
sure ours would have written Anna several texts regarding starvation
versus gluttony.
If you are looking for a book to give a
friend who is a dog lover, this would be a good choice.
Thanks to Bookpleasures and Hachette Book Group for offering this book to review for my honest opinion.