All Things Wise and Wonderful,   ISBN:9780312335281

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I am reading all of James Herriot's books of this series,and in order. This one is just as wonderful as his others. He is quite a storyteller. You don't have to be someone who loves animals; he writes in a caring, compassionate manner about his patients and their owners. Even though these were written over 30 years ago, they are all timeless.....

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Following his first 2 books, this one adds Herriot's war stories to his animal stories, and the man is an incomparable alchemist. The impossible mixture works brilliantly. Separated from his wife by World War II, he tells of learning to be a soldier, learning to fly, then getting to leave the service before the Germans could fire a shot in anger in his direction, for which the world can be profoundly grateful. He tells a tale near to my heart when a blind man's guide dog falls victim to poison. I've never had to live that nightmare with any of my Seeing Eye dogs, but if I ever did I only wish the vet could be as kind, or as successful. He tells of being man-handled by a military "dentist," whose treatment scars him for life. And many more tales fill this third volume of the incomparable series. The fourth was something of a thudder, so it might do you well to stop here.

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I have been reading James Herriot's books for many years, but hadn't been around them for quite a while. Upon running across this book online I decided to get it. Unsurprisingly, I was once again brought back into the warm-hearted atmosphere of Herriot's charismatic charm and forthright mannerism of veterinarian practice. His delightful wit and unfettered spirit bring such nostalgic wholesomeness toward the simple joys and unhampered qualities of another era ... of an unconditional love for life. All of his books left a profound imprint of his compassion and dedication toward the heart of the animal kingdom and humankind overall. An absolute 'no brainer' ... this book is wonderful and one for the library...

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I return to James Herriot again and again when I need a reliable mood enhancer or 'comforter'. His vignettes of the animals and people of the Yorkshire dales always remind me of the life we all share -- amusing, quirky, sometimes sad, but part of a tapestry of daily victories and set-backs that wraps around the world. His interlocking tales have the additional advantage of being short, and self-contained. If you need something to lift your spirits, or to pass a little time when you're not ready for "War and Peace", give him a try.

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The third book in the series and you know exactly what to expect. Yes, folks, it is every bit as entertaining as the first two, and that's probably all you need to know. But I'll go ahead and mention that he spends some time in the RAF during World War II, which we knew he would as the second book ended. I'll also mention that he and Helen have a baby, which you probably expected. One of the great joys of his writing is discovery, so I'd hate to screw that up with a spoiler, but these two tidbits are on the back cover anyway. Oh, and halfway through it, I predicted an ending in advance, and I only had to read 1000 pages by this guy before that happened. It's still great, great stuff, and you know you'll love it.