Adventures in the English countryside and beyond with the Yorkshire veterinarian and #1 New York Times–bestselling author of All Creatures Great and Small. When World War II ends and James Herriot returns to his wife and new family in the English countryside, he dreams mostly of Sunday roasts and Yorkshire puddings, but new adventure has a way of tracking him down. Soon Herriot finds himself … Soon Herriot finds himself escorting a large number of sheep on a steamer to Russia, puzzling through the trials of fatherhood, and finding creative ways to earn the trust of suspicious neighbors who rely on him for the wellbeing of their beloved animals. Herriot’s winning humor and self-deprecating humanity shine through every page, and his remarkable storytelling has captivated readers for generations.
“This is Herriot at his best,” said the Washington Post of this New York Times bestseller by the author of All Things Bright and Beautiful and Every Living Thing. The Lord God Made Them All is a true story of postwar England that, according to the Columbus Dispatch, “just explodes with the joy of living and loving and caring.”
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James Herriott brings the English countryside after the war to life with his great descriptions, quirky characters and real emotion.
All of James Herriot’s books are funny, entertaining, and endearing. Set in the 1930’s, the stories are timeless.
Just a warm hearted view of the world around us so wondrously made by an awesome God!
A very entertaining book about a country veterinarian. Many stories about the animals he treats and the owners he meets. I have thoroughly enjoyed all his books.
James Herriot has a wonderful insight into his characters both humans and animals. His stories pull you into the situation. They make you laugh out loud, cry, sympathize…elicit all types of emotions. I love James Herriot and all his creatures great and small.
It was very helpful for my relationship with God
Lovely farm animal-centric stories about Herriot’s experiences as (mostly) a large- animal vet in Yorkshire. Breezy, amusing writing, easy read, fun.
I loved all of these books so much!
It is a humorous easy read and you never know what is going to happen. Entertaining and relaxing.
Just finished the book. At first, I said am I really interested in the experiences of a country vet. Finishing the book, I say Yes! His dedication to his practice was inspiring. Also the fact that after world war II, the changes in medicine for humans was translated into treatments for animals.
Since I am a city guy, most of my vet experience …
I love animals!, This book was fascinating. The people and situations where very funny. I’ve read the main four Herriot books at least three times each. I would recommend them to everyone.