All Creatures Great and Small by James Herriot
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Book Reviews of All Creatures Great and Small
Book Review: Superb
Summary: 5 Stars
Rarely will you find a novel which so well captures the essence of real people. This book goes beyond just talking about the life of a country veterinarian in Yorkshire and his cases with all forms of pets. It brings insight into the amazing relationships that people have with their pets, whether they be dogs or cats, or farm animals. We see the true grit of birthing a cow as well as the tender affections that an elderly lady has for her prissy poodle. This book also includes biographical accounts of Mr Herriot's clumsy courting of his future wife and other amusing side adventures; marvelous truths that we see in ourselves. Whether you read this book for the vet's practice, the animals, the people, or all of the above, you will enjoy what has become a treasure around the world.Book Review: Wonderful, charming book
Summary: 5 Stars
This is the first of a series of sort-of-autobiographical books written by "James Herriot," a real-life country veterinarian in Yorkshire, England. The first book covers his arrival in "Darrowby" in 1937, when new research and new technology were just beginning to change both farming and veterinary medicine. We meet James' boss, Siegfried Farnon, and Siegfried's fun but irresponsible brother Tristan, as well as a wide variety of local farmers and pet owners. As good as the BBC series is, the books are so much more. I think readers of any age (these books are perfectly suitable for older grade school age children) who like animals will enjoy the stories here, as will anyone with an interest in English country life, or stories of days gone by.Book Review: An All-time Classic
Summary: 5 Stars
I first read this book when I was fourteen. Got it at the library in Danville, Arkansas, as I recall during a summertime visit with aunts, uncles and cousins. Hated to put it down every morning and go to swimming lessons. Hated to put it down to eat. Hated having to turn out the lights and get some shut-eye. This book is about the joys and the struggles of everyday life, and of triumphs great and small. It's a book about animal husbandry and the way people connect with animals, even when they have trouble connecting to other people.I've read this book three or four times since that summer so very long ago. It is brilliantly written. What a great investment of your time if you choose to read this wonderful tale of life as a veterinarian in a faraway country.
Book Review: Heart Warming Stories for animal lovers
Summary: 5 Stars
All Creatures Great and Small is a wonderful, witty, poignant collection of stories about Veterinary life in the thirties. The stories are full of rich detail, wonderful humor, and great respect for the animals and the people who care for them. The book gives you an idea of what it was like for people in that difficult time before WWII, when England was very depressed, and medical care was just moving beyond the folklore age. Yet, the stoic people of the Yorkshire Dales keep their humor, and their stiff upper lips in a trying time. I would recommend this book for readers of all ages, including intelligent older children, as there are no really objectional passages. One of my favorite booksof all time, it made me want to become a Veterinarian.Book Review: The best book that I ever 5 Stars
James Herriot's All Creatures Great and Small is the greatest book about being a veterinary assistant. Herriot begins his story when he is fresh out of vetranary school. Anyone who loves animals and is thinking of maybe becoming a vet would love this book,too. There may be a lot of pages to read, but this book keeps you guessing what will happen to him next. I would love to recommend this book even to people who love adventure stories. In this book you may be able to relate to a lot of problems that Herriot has. Some of his problems are easy and some are hard. For example sometimes he comes in late about midnight then gets a call to deliver a calf at 2 a.m. in subzero temperatures. I hope you take my advice and read this wonderful book.