Name: All Creatures Great and Small
Rating: 4.348837209302325 (43 reviews)
ISBN: 9780312965785

James Herriot

A country veterinary surgeon in Yorkshire describes the joys and trials of his profession and recalls his early career and experiences with his unique clientele

All Creatures Great and Small

The classic multimillion copy bestseller Delve into the magical, unforgettable world of James Herriot, the world's most beloved veterinarian, and his menagerie of heartwarming, funny, and tragic animal patients. For over forty years, generations of readers have thrilled to Herriot's marvelous tales, deep love of life, and extraordinary storytelling abilities. For decades, Herriot roamed the remote, beautiful Yorkshire Dales, treating every patient that came his way from smallest to largest, and observing animals and humans alike with his keen, loving eye. In All Creatures Great and Small, we meet the young Herriot as he takes up his calling and discovers that the realities of veterinary practice in rural Yorkshire are very different from the sterile setting of veterinary school. Some visits are heart-wrenchingly difficult, such as one to an old man in the village whose very ill dog is his only friend and companion, some are lighthearted and fun, such as Herriot's periodic visits to the overfed and pampered Pekinese Tricki Woo who throws parties and has his own stationery, and yet others are inspirational and enlightening, such as Herriot's recollections of poor farmers who will scrape their meager earnings together to be able to get proper care for their working animals. From seeing to his patients in the depths of winter on the remotest homesteads to dealing with uncooperative owners and critically ill animals, Herriot discovers the wondrous variety and never-ending challenges of veterinary practice as his humor, compassion, and love of the animal world shine forth. James Herriot's memoirs have sold 80 million copies worldwide, and continue to delight and entertain readers of all ages.

Vilandra

I loved this book. It takes you back to such an idyllic time and setting. The stories are uplifting and often funny. Every bit as vivid as the tv show!

Liv Rockwell

Splendid read. 

Nearly every chapter is circular in dimension. Herriot begins by mentioning an observation, then humorously dives into a story about an outting or vet visit. These stories come back to the observation, usually making commentary about human tendencies. I appreciate the humour and warmth in Herriot's novels, and continuously come back to these novels. This is the first novel I have fully finished. 

I would recommend this to anyone who has a great love for both animals and humans.

Kerri McDonald

James Herriot is, to this day, one of my favorite authors. My fifth grade teacher gave me his first book as a gift and I've loved him ever since.

All Creatures Great and Small

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