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This weeks letter is: A
Book Description:
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.
My thoughts:
I absolutely love James Herriot! He does such a fine job of telling a story and you laugh the whole way through. You wouldn't even have to enjoy animals to enjoy his stories. I also highly recommend the audio versions narrated by Christopher Timothy. Very well done!
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