The sequel to Dr. McCormack's acclaimed memoir "Fields and Pastures New", the tales of a country veterinarian in the Deep South. Now that the McCormacks have settled into their community of Choctaw County, Alabama, they begin to put down roots, buying land for a clinic and getting even more involved with the people and animals in their new home. Simultaneous hardcover release from Crown. 2 cassettes.
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YA?As heartwarming and captivating as Fields and Pastures New (Crown, 1995), this sequel continues the early career of the first veterinarian of Choctaw County (AL). The home folks welcome the McCormacks, who readily become treasured members of the community. Sense of place; love; and caring of family, neighbors, and friends (human and animal) shine through in these stories that are both funny and sad. One home visit requires that Doc operate on a pig's face to remove a tumor. The surgery goes well, but the sow remembers who had given her that long needle. When Doc returns later that week to remove the sutures, the pig refuses to let him anywhere near her. Townsfolks refer to that event as Doc's first sow facelift. YAs who discover this American soulmate of James Herriot will ask for McCormack's earlier book, and will keep an eye out for his further adventures.?Judy Sokoll, formerly at Fairfax County Public Library, VA
Copyright 1998 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
Copyright 1998 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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McCormack's tales of his life and veterinary practice in Alabama follow the successful Herriot formula. However, most of the people and animals with whom he deals are a good bit less charming than Herriot's are. Charles Kahlenberg has a clear voice, but his heavy country accent seems more appropriate to cowboy Western scripts. Anecdotes filled with Bubba and Billy Bob characters are reminiscent of a downscale Green Acres. Most listeners will have difficulty finding much empathy with/for this vet and the majority of his neighbors. One learns little about his wife, Jan, who seems principally important as his assistant, or about any of his pets. This will interest those thinking of practicing veterinary medicine in the rural South and those who like to listen to country yarns. Most Herriot devotees will be disappointed. Recommended only for the most exhaustive collections of animal stories.?Carolyn Alexander, Brigadoon Lib., Salinas, Cal.
Copyright 1998 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Copyright 1998 Reed Business Information, Inc.
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This review is from: Friend of the Flock (Paperback)
I was raised about 60 miles from Choctaw county, Alabama. As a practicing veterinarian, I found so many of Dr. John's experiences similar to my own. This is a facinating profession and it is wonderful to see that it is the same most everywhere. Dr. McCormack seems to find the humor in most all situations that would be at the least frustrating for the rest of us. I highly recommend this book to anyone who wants a good belly laugh. It pokes fun at the rural South, but I can say from experience, he doesn't exaggerate all that much!!!
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Enjoyable, Light Reading,
By Plum9195 "plum9195" (Cumming, GA United States) - See all my reviews
This review is from: A Friend of the Flock: Tales of a Country Veterinarian (Hardcover)
Nice follow-up to "Fields and Pastures New". As a Rural Southerner I particularly appreciated the way he delt with the issue of hunting. He is able to get away with "poking fun" at the rural South because he does so in a honest and respectful manner. You can tell he has "been there, done that".
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This book is very wonderful,
By William Fitchett (California) - See all my reviews
This review is from: A Friend of the Flock: Tales of a Country Veterinarian (Hardcover)
I loved this book. I am an animal lover and John McCormacks detication to his work just amazed me. I loved a Friend of the Flock, and it made a great topic for the essay I had to write for my english class. I hope more people are able to read it. I also hope my review is helpful to them.
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