All Creatures Great and Small

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Summary: The first book of it's kind.
Review: This was a revolutionary book. This is the book that Herriot uses to first introduce us to his friends, both human and animal alike. You will find yourself laughing through tears as we follow this Scottish vet to an English land filled with inspiring stories of people, farmers, and of course, animals. The quirky characters lend us a picturesque look into the life of a country vet. There is just no other author who can touch me the way Herriot does. This book is not just a woman's book (as my review seems to point to), but men will find the farmers and Herriot (though sometimes drunken) screamingly funny. Herriot's memoirs are indeed a classic in it's own right. The only item that seems to frighten readers away is how truly English the book is written. The strong Yorkshire dialect can make the new Herriot reader a little frustrated at first. Yet stick with it. It will certainly come to you sooner than you think. It's worth the trouble... Believe me!

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Summary: An Amazing Novel
Review: When I was in 7th grade I recieved All Creatures Great And Small as a Christmas present. At first I did not know what to make of it, however I had always been an animal lover and decided to take it for a spin. Never before had I run through the entire spectrum of emotions while reading a novel. Sad and dissapointed when an animal is lost, tense when a life is on the line, and relief when the patient has been brought back from an untimely death. There is no better description of Jim Herriot(White)than that of an eloquent story-teller. He does not try and elevate his vocabulary so as to be difficult to understand, but states his experiences as a country Veterinarian in ways which are somehow able to draw the reader into the enchanting setting of early 20th century Yorkshire, England. Now a junior in High School, I have this book to thank for steering me in the direction of Veterinary medicine as a future career. Reading this novel has changed my life, and may do the same for you.

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Summary: Unbelievable
Review: This book is the only book that has made me laugh, cry and everything in between. James Herriot is an amazing storyteller and every one of his stories is beautiful. The description in this book makes me want to move to England, and the stories make me want to become a vet. I also loved the other books in this series (All Things Bright and Beautiful, All Things Wise and Wonderful, and The Lord God Made Them All). James Herriot's stories will be immortal. READ THIS BOOK!

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Summary: My all-time favorite book!!
Review: All Creatures Great and Small transports you back to the pre-war English countryside, but it may not be as bucolic as you might think: the new vet must stand up to the long-time farmers and win their confidence and win battles against disease and injury with the local animal population. At the same time, he develops a rapport with the quirky brothers who hired him into their practice, he begins building social relationships with the villagers, and he begins to lose his heart to one of the area's farm girls. All this -- with the specter of World War II advancing like approaching storm clouds upon these warm, humane people. The characters, setting, and heroic battles to save the animals and a way of life are totally unforgettable. A book to treasure.

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Summary: Inspiration for vets-to-be
Review: If you want to become a vet, read this book. It shows the effort that a country vet had to make before the computer age. Very touching.

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Summary: this book is an awesome read
Review: This book makes me want to be a vet in Yorkshire

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Summary: Fascinating and Humorous; a great read for all ages
Review: I enjoyed being a part of the life of Dr. James Herriot, a kind and respected veterinarian of the early years in England. The book was enlightening and entertaining as the author incorporates events in his own life, events in the lives of his patients and their owners, with a humorous, informative style. I highly recommend this biography to everyone!!

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Summary: This book is the best I've ever read
Review: I first read All Creatures Great and Small when I was ten years old. I was in a foster home, and it was the only book that I owned, other than War & Peace, by Leo Tolstoy. I tried reading War & Peace, but I was a little young to understand it. I read James Herriot's wonderful autobiography, and I was uplifted from my isolated life as a foster child. Now I'm 18, and I am reading it again, all the while feeling the same escape that I did when I was ten.

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Summary: All Creatures Great and Small is awesome!
Review: All Creatures Great and Small was a wonderful book. I learned a lot about James Herriot and his life. This book showed me all the strength it takes to be a veterinarian. I really reccomend this book for people who want to learn about a great man and an exciting job!

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Summary: Boring
Review: I only read this book because I had to. It was torture! I hated it. Too long and boring