"...Reading this...immensely entertaining work of pop science makes us aware of ...the power of the sun..." (The Herald - Glasgow, 8th January 2005) "...Whitehouse appears to have explored every possible avenue, and I can only guess at the enormous amount of research this must have required..." (New Scientist, 29th January 2005) "...a staggering range of content...offering a plethora of facts and a fascinating read..." (Good Book Guide, February 2005) "...intelligent, safety-goggles-on look at that without-which star that's intrigued humankind since day one...wide-ranging and excellent." (Insight - Brighton, March 2005) "...the birth, life, and death of the Sun are carefully considered, exactly as you would expect in any excellent biography. Which is exactly what this book is..." (The Observatory, August 05) "...a shining example of the way in which main sequence stars such as ours begin, spend, and end their sunny days..." (The Age, Sept 05) "...well-written and enjoyable..." (Times Educational Supplement, November 4th 05) "...well written and enjoyable...a useful addition to any teacher's fountain of knowledge..." (Times Educational Supplement - Scotland, 4th November 2005)