All Things Bright and Beautiful by James Herriot is a heartwarming collection of stories that delve into the life of a country veterinarian in rural Yorkshire during the early to mid-twentieth century. The book continues the journey of James Herriot as he navigates through his veterinary practice, personal life, and the charming interactions with animals and their owners. Readers are taken on a delightful adventure filled with humorous anecdotes, touching moments, and insightful reflections on life in the countryside.
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The second volume in the multimillion copy bestselling series
Millions of readers have delighted in the wonderful storytelling and everyday miracles of James Herriot in the over thirty years since his delightful animal stories were first introduced to the world.
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One of the most interesting books I have read. A great set of anecdotes that hook: some comical, others with their good part of drama. But in the end they leave you with a feeling of conformity and make you think "this is life." The way that James Herriot describes places, people, and sensations in a simple way is very pleasant.
The characters and their actions and attitudes are the best in the book. Sometimes they seem somewhat caricatured but always being realistic at the same time. It makes you think "that's how peculiar people are".
I feel as if I have lived through all those moments of conflict as if they happened to me. And the pleasure that you have left of reading this is that it was worth it even if it does not have much real use in my life. It is a discovery of how interesting a story someone can tell. James Herriot has become one of my favorite writers.
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All Things Bright and Beautiful?
About the Author:
James Herriot (1916-1995) is the bestselling author of memoirs including All Creatures Great and Small, All Things Wise and Wonderful, The Lord God Made Them All, and Every Living Thing. At age 23, Herriot qualified for veterinary practice with the Glasgow Veterinary College, and moved to the town of Thirsk in Yorkshire to work in a rural practice. He would live in, work in, and write about the region for the rest of his life. Though he dreamed for years of writing a book, his veterinary work and his family kept him busy, and he did not start writing until the age of 50. In 1979, he was awarded the title Order of the British Empire (OBE).
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