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will love Sign up for LibraryThing to find out whether you'll like this book. This biography of a country vet has lots of humor. If you like it, there are 3 more books in the series. (  )stunik | Apr 4, 2009 |   This is a lovely set of tales of the life of a young vet in the high country of Yorkshire beginning in 1937, on the cusp of modernization of the vet's science. It's a cozy little book, full of tiny moments of drama, of the cycle of life and death in a familiar, unhysterical manner. I find this a very refreshing read since as modern city-dwellers we have an increasing distance from simple uncomplicated and non-tragic death.The stories can begin to get repetitive, especially if the book is read quickly as I read it. I imagine this book is best savored out loud with the family before bedtime over the course of two months, one chapter per night. But even if the stories become familiar, it is a homey, comforting familiarity.I look forward to reading the second book soon. (  )kurtankeny | Mar 19, 2009 | This is a lovely set of tales of the life of a young vet in the high country of Yorkshire beginning in 1937, on the cusp of modernization of the vet's science. It's a cozy little book, full of tiny moments of drama, of the cycle of life and death in a familiar, unhysterical manner. I find this a very refreshing read since as modern city-dwellers we have an increasing distance from simple uncomplicated and non-tragic death.The stories can begin to get repetitive, especially if the book is read quickly as I read it. I imagine this book is best savored out loud with the family before bedtime over the course of two months, one chapter per night. But even if the stories become familiar, it is a homey, comforting familiarity.I look forward to reading the second book soon. ( )kurtankenybeauchamp | Feb 9, 2009 | One of the best new classics in English literature. Funny, sad, and a satisfying read. (  )slbp2008 | Feb 1, 2009 | I always love Herriot's work- it's amusing but heartening. In this book we finally see James and Helen meeting and marrying (finally because I read most of the others first)- in fact this is the book where James starts working as a vet. There are the usual crazy calvings, escapades of Siegfried, etc., but it wasn't my favorite in this series (still a good read, of course). (  )t1bnotown | Jan 15, 2009 | 0.271 seconds to build listing  no reviews | add a review
Amazon.com Product Description (ISBN 0312965788, Mass Market Paperback)Take an unforgettable journey through the English countryside and into the homes of its inhabitants-- four-legged and otherwise-- with the world's best-loved animal doctor.For over 25 years-- since All Creatures Great and Small was first published-- readers have delighted to the storytelling genius of James Herriot, the Yorkshire veterinarian whose fascinating vignettes brim with the wonder of life, animal and human.Whether struggling mightily to position a calf for birthing, or comforting a lonely old man whose beloved dog and only companion has died, Herriot's heartwarming and often hilarious stories of his first years as a country vet perfectly depict the wonderful relationship between man and animal-- and they intimately portray a man whose humor, compassion , and love of life are truly inspiring. (retrieved from Amazon Fri, 24 Apr 2009 07:58:10 -0400) The first test round has been closed. Visit the Open Shelves Classification group for details. |
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