Appointment at the Ends of the World : Memoirs of a Wildlife Veterinarian

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Summary: Just Plain Bad
Review: I'm a huge supporter and reader of animal books, especially those with veterinarian authors. When I first saw this book at the library, I thought, "Wow, a new twist on and old idea... a WILDLIFE veterinarian." However, it wasn't far into the book I got sick of hearing about irrelevant, uninteresting happenings. The author is cocky and self-absorbed. His attempts at humor and general likeability are pathetic and easy to see through. I'm a hardy reader and will usually force myself to finish off even the most boring of books, but it was about halfway through I had to shut it for the last time. I actually got angry while reading it because it was THAT bad!

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Summary: Perspective of a Vet who respects beings on our planet
Review: Karesh's contribution to wildlife study is honest and important because he writes realistically and not romantically about the state of life on the planet from his perspective: a member of the caring professions. Thanks for sharing, Doc.

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Summary: Fun!
Review: Memoirs of a veterinarian who travels around the world doctoring rare and wild animals. Ya got your seal pups in Peru, your okapi in Zaire, and, my favorite, your orangutans in Borneo (plus lots of other countries and critters). This was a very enjoyable book, though it wasn't always as well-written as it could've been (a few stilted passages, a few unnecessary ones, etc.). But I didn't read a book by a vet for its literary value, obviously. I read it because I love animals and always wanted to be a vet myself. I would never have had the courage Karesh has, though, which is what makes living vicariously through his stories so much more fun. Recommended to anybody who likes James Herriot and going to the zoo.

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Summary: Fun!
Review: Memoirs of a veterinarian who travels around the world doctoring rare and wild animals. Ya got your seal pups in Peru, your okapi in Zaire, and, my favorite, your orangutans in Borneo (plus lots of other countries and critters). This was a very enjoyable book, though it wasn't always as well-written as it could've been (a few stilted passages, a few unnecessary ones, etc.). But I didn't read a book by a vet for its literary value, obviously. I read it because I love animals and always wanted to be a vet myself. I would never have had the courage Karesh has, though, which is what makes living vicariously through his stories so much more fun. Recommended to anybody who likes James Herriot and going to the zoo.

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Summary: There are some questions left.
Review: The book was great. However I am left wondering about some of the animals. What happened to the leopard cub with the broken legs? (Pictured heart-breakingly in the color section) And where is the great ape rasied as a child?

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Summary: So enjoyable
Review: THe stories are incredible. In his writing he delivers the visual scene and feelings through his eyes, the animal's scene and feelings through their eyes, and the past present and future for these creatures of the Earth. I have passed this book on and purchased copies for others to enjoy, and they did.

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Summary: A fabulous book for anyone interested in animals
Review: This book gives a wonderful picture of the plight of wild animals and the wildlife veterinarian. As a small animal vet in the US, I was fascinated by the accounts of animal care. As a travel enthusiast it was a great travel dialogue. As an animal lover, the conservation aspect of the book was informative. I would recommend this book to anyone who loves animals.

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Summary: Preaching a Great Story!
Review: This book provides a rare insight into the world of conservation. As a supporter of many animal-related causes, I was not familar with the WCS' work. While writing a great memoir that entertains the best adventurer, the author educates us on the politics of species conservation programs. As with anything where money is the foundation, the true purpose often gets lost. This author represents the many people who put their heart and souls into this important work. In writing this review, I hope that Dr. Karesh reads it. Please, in your next edition, put an appendix that tells people more about how to contact WCS to support its work and what lay people can otherwise do to support the right organizations doing the right thing. There are so many organizations out there it becomes overwhelming for people to sort their way through. On a more personal note, the sacrifices you and others have made in your personal lives to do the work you do is beyond most people's understanding. But keeping things in perspective, I work in Silicon Valley where the almighty dollar is the main goal. Everyone here works terrible hours in the hopes that they might be the next dot.com king. Remember that when your day is done, as well as theirs, you are the one that has made the difference. If you are ever in San Jose, come visit the pride of our small endeavors, Happy Hollow Park and Zoo!

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Summary: Preaching a Great Story!
Review: This book provides a rare insight into the world of conservation. As a supporter of many animal-related causes, I was not familar with the WCS' work. While writing a great memoir that entertains the best adventurer, the author educates us on the politics of species conservation programs. As with anything where money is the foundation, the true purpose often gets lost. This author represents the many people who put their heart and souls into this important work. In writing this review, I hope that Dr. Karesh reads it. Please, in your next edition, put an appendix that tells people more about how to contact WCS to support its work and what lay people can otherwise do to support the right organizations doing the right thing. There are so many organizations out there it becomes overwhelming for people to sort their way through. On a more personal note, the sacrifices you and others have made in your personal lives to do the work you do is beyond most people's understanding. But keeping things in perspective, I work in Silicon Valley where the almighty dollar is the main goal. Everyone here works terrible hours in the hopes that they might be the next dot.com king. Remember that when your day is done, as well as theirs, you are the one that has made the difference. If you are ever in San Jose, come visit the pride of our small endeavors, Happy Hollow Park and Zoo!

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Summary: GREAT!
Review: This is a must-read for all people interested in conservation and/or veterinary medicine. Very fun to read, hard to put down. Wonderful to learn about all the work that goes into the crusade to help the wildlife of our world!