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A classic and it should be
This book is the template for great writing about animals. I have never found anyone who can top Herriott for combining humor, pathos, character study and warmth in the "animal" genre. . This is a book that will delight people of all ages forever. I'm sure Herriott has been the inspiration for many a veterinarian career. Every one of his books maintains the same consistently top-notch writing. A great holiday, birthday, anniversary, or any other occasion gift. I think I'll go back and read this book again right now!!

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Book on CD--Excellent performance
I bought this book on CD to listen to on a long journey because I have read James Herriot and knew what I was getting with this book. This recording is superb. Christopher Timothy, who played James Herriot in the British television series, narrates and does a great job. Some people simply read the book for these recordings; Timothy, however, adds personality and depth to each character and really brings the stories to life. My whole family enjoyed listening and we have recommended it to several friends.

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If I Could Eat This Book, I Would
The main character of the book is a precocious young veterinary surgeon that loves animals. James has extraordinary equanimity, but every now and then, it wears thin and snaps. James' employer, Siegfried Farnon is a very indecisive man that has a younger brother, Tristan. Tristan is often subject to Siegfried's wrath because de simply cannot do anything right. One may offer the opinion that it is unjust that Siegfried construes any of Tristan's actions as a crime, but Tristan is the car's worst night-mere and makes mangles wrecks of any automobile he comes across. Although much rancor is exchanged between the Farnon brothers, they manage to iron out their wrinkles after a while. <
>Siegfried, however is a world of his own. This is because his great moral rectitude is patience. Siegfried constantly takes of a saintly expression and is completely prepared to forgive James for something he did himself. The irony this book contains will supply endless enjoyment. <
>Every now and then, James meets a contemptuous client such as Mr. Sidlow. The Sidlows hold an exceptional disdain for veterinary surgeons in general. This is because they have a habit of perpetually using medieval remedies on their livestock like shoving raw onions up the rectum before calling a vet out to see the moribund animal once there is no hope of alleviation. <
>One thing this book talks about is the bars that James and Tristan go to for relief. These are not the cacophonous bars you see today. Generally, the bars are small establishments that farmers make for a little extra income. <
>If there's one thing veterinary surgery isn't, it's monotonous. Never will you find an onerous chapter in this volume. Even though this book is retroactive, contemporary young men and women will find it packed with loving fun and hilarity. I venture to say that the story telling ability of the author transcends many a skilled writer. This is a good book for any precocious youth.