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Summary: interesting, whimsically funny, but above all instructive
Review: You have probably heard that Herriot is heart-warming, enjoyable, and all that. (It's all true.) But how so? And what is so instructive about it?Herriot was a small-town veterinarian who practiced for over half a century in Yorkshire, Great Britain. He took notes and remembered stories. He did such a good job of it that he was able to put together half a dozen books of his recollections. The accumulated stories are a delightful account of his efforts to get started in the practice, the whole gamut of farmers and pet owners in his area, and all the little details you normally wouldn't hear about. What a man he must have been to have for a grandfather. The great unheralded benefit of Herriot's writing, in my view, is for the small businessperson who has a limited number of potential clients and who must win them over to succeed. By seeing how Herriot handled a certain type of customer, one can improve the way one deals with one's own customers. The excellent results he ultimately got while dealing with some very tough customers in difficult situations can show the way and inspire you to greater patience and effort. This, in my view, is the hidden value of Herriot.
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Summary: Heartwarming
Review: This was the first book of James Herriott's that I read, and I just couldn't put it down. I was so caught up in the story, it transported me to Yorkshire in the'60's. He is a master story teller, the story becomes alive, it makes you laugh and warms your heart. I could imagine all the characters in the book, what they may have looked like, their mannerisms, voice. I have read it over and over more than 10 times. It is both humourous and heartwarming and one of the most interesting books I have ever read.
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Summary: gifted story teller
Review: James is an absolute gifted story teller. I grew up with the BCC television series about this vet, and his books are the next best thing. Both children and adults alike will really enjoy these uplifting short stories. I you like the Chicken soup for the soul series, you will not regret buying this book, or any others James Herriot has written.
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Summary: Superb
Review: 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.
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Summary: Excellent....
Review: I picked this book up one day with no clue as to what it was. After having read it I've concluded that it's the best story that I've read concerning animals (excluding animal farm). It also helped me understand life as a veternarian (at least some fifty years ago!) I've also come to the conclusion that Herriot has created a brilliant novel in his first try that have taken so many others years to complete. Synopsis: A heart-warming true tale of a veternarian named Dr. James Herriot in the late 30s in Yorkshire, England.
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Summary: Fascinating book!
Review: All Creatures Great and Small is a fascinating true story about a veterinarian named Dr. James Herriot who cures animal illnesses and wins over the hearts of animal lovers. He has unique courage and warmth that touches many people who have read this book. This was a very good story that was so good it almost made me cry. I recommend this book to anyone who loves a great animal story.
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Summary: Wonderful for everyone
Review: All of James Herriot's books inspire everyone to give, and keep giving. They give real examples of how life can and should be lived.
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Summary: More Than Just Touching Stories
Review: Most people will read this book and be engrossed by the wonderful characters and happenings in its pages. However, it should not be overlooked that James Herriott is one of the best storytellers ever to take up a pen. If one looks closely at the progression of the narrative in each story, the simple-yet-satisfying dialogue and the very rich prose that is amazingly easy to digest it's clear that James Herriott has a distinctive literary style that appeals to the senses and the mind as well as the heart.
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Summary: Heartwarming - a must for animal lovers!
Review: One of my all-time favorite books! I have re-read the entire series three times. In fact, I lost my original copy of "All Creatures Great and Small" and had to come here to buy a fresh copy. If you know an animal lover, do them a favor and give this book as a gift.
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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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