Customer Reviews

The Animals in My Life: Stories of a Country Vet

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The Animals in my Life is a very heartwarming book written

in a style that is like sitting on your back porch on a summer

afternoon and listening to your grandfather tell you neat

stories about animals that have personalities. Quite emotional

and yet a feel good book that you will want to read to your

family and for yourself!

This is a must read for cabin fever.The stories are short and very humorous.I didnt put it down until I read the last page.

I purchased this book hoping to fill the void that the passing of James Herriot has left. Grant Kendall's book falls far short of the warm, touchable, expansive writing style of James Herriot. Reading about a day in the life of vet Grant Kendall, I got the feeling that it's just business for him. He describes heart-wrenching situations with a detachment that I find disappointing. While certainly he does no harm to the animals that he serves, his means of expression does not clearly convey that he embraces them with the good brotherly grace of James Herriot. If you are looking to feel good while reading about animals, consider passing this book by. The author provides one painful story without leaving the reader with a speck of hope. That story haunts me still... And incidentally, he *hates* cows.

I was very sad when James Herriott died, knowing that there would be no more beautiful stories to read. Then along came Grant Kendall! He's funny, articulate, engaging, and a lovely writer. MORE, please!

This book is a must read for all animal lovers. It quickly made its way to the top of my favorite book list. I couldn't put it down. His stories are hilarious, and heartwarming. It is obvious that he absolutely loved being a vet and being with animals ("Being a vet sure beats working for a living"). I highly, highly recommend this book!