The James Herriot Collection [Audiobook, CD, Unabridged] [Audio CD]

James Herriot (Author)

Book Description

Age Level: 4 and up | Grade Level: P and up

            James Herriot illuminated the rich and rewarding day-to-day life of a small-town veterinarian, taking hundreds of thousands of listeners on a journey with him across the dales. He introduces a cast of truly unforgettable characters: humans, dogs, horses, lambs--even parakeets--all of them revealed with the same infinite fascination, affection and insight that made James Herriot one of the most beloved authors of our time. The stories are made all the more special by the world-renowned "voice" of Dr. Herriot-- Christopher Timothy, whose performance warmly and evocatively brings the stories to life. Now his first three classic works, digitally remastered on CD, are brought together in a beautiful gift set sharing with even more listeners the joy of James Herriot.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"A great opportunity to introduce new listeners to audio."--AudioFile*

Praise for James Herriot:

"His message is affectionate, and his four-footed creatures are irresistible." --Time

"Herriot's skill as a storyteller is classic."--Detroit Free Press

"Herriot's generous nature and honest concern coupled with Timothy's friendly style are a winning combination."--AudioFile* on Dog Stories

 

Praise for All Creatures Great and Small

"Christopher Timothy portrayed the semi-fictional Yorkshire veterinarian James Herriot in the wonderful BBC television series...he's just as good a reader as he is an actor. His cultured British voice twinkles with humor and shades into heartwarming emotion as appropriate. With his crystal articulation, he is marvelous, and so is the music from the television series." --AudioFile

Praise for All Things Bright and Beautiful:

"Whatever joy one found in [All Creatures Great and Small] is in [All Things Bright and Beautiful], only even more joyous; whatever laughter rippled from the throat in the reading of the first, finds even greater gusto in this one. It is funny, wry, simple in its story but as deep and perceptive of life's truths as the superlative sensitivity of the writer and his talent can make it." --The Hartford Courant

 

All programs read by Christopher Timothy:
"Christopher Timothy conveys his relish for the countryside and country folk, not to mention animals.... Herriot's generous nature and honest concern coupled with Timothy's friendly style are a winning combination." -- AudioFile

About the Author

James Herriot was a veterinarian in Yorkshire, England for over half a century until his death in 1995. His bestselling books have sold more than twenty million copies in the English language alone; they include All Creatures Great and Small, All Things Bright and Beautiful, All Things Wise and Wonderful, The Lord God Made Them All, and Every Living Thing.

 

Christopher Timothy starred as James Herriot in All Creatures Great and Small, the internationally renowned BBC television series based on Herriot's work. A veteran of stage, screen, and TV, Mr. Timothy is a winner of the prestigious Sir John Gielgud Scholarship and the Sir Laurence Olivier Award. He also co-produced and starred in a critically acclaimed film version of James Herriot's Yorkshire.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 4 and up
  
• Audio CD
• Publisher: Macmillan Audio; Unabridged edition (October 31, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1427200262
• ISBN-13: 978-1427200266
• Product Dimensions: 6 x 5.4 x 3.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #238,813 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #80 in Books > Books on CD > Reference
  • #85 in Books > Biographies & Memoirs > Reference & Collections

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Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

23 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars James Herriot Collection, February 6, 2007

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Danielle Anders "Audiofile" (Lincoln, CA) - See all my reviews
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Years ago, after reading the books, I never missed an episode of the NPR sponsered TV program on Channel 6 in Sacramento, CA. In the early '90's, my son (USAF) and family were sent to England and my husband and I had the wonderful opportunity to visit there and actually toured the Yorkshire dales and countryside. We were able to visit the real home of this wonderful veterinarian and the one used in the making of the television series.

Listening to the audio version of the books has brought back vivid memories so real it sometimes brings tears of happiness to my eyes.

This is one of my all time favorites and Christopher Timothy is ABSOLUTELY one of the best readers of all times. I have not yet started watching the DVD's but I know I will feel the same. Truly I cannot say enough good things about this collection.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great gift!, July 29, 2007

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LyndaK "L-" (Michigan) - See all my reviews

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Got the entire collection for my husband to listen to on his commute to work. I'm almost sorry because I keep hearing the stories when he gets home every evening, but he's really enjoying them.

9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent collection!, May 13, 2007

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Erik (Netherlands) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The James Herriot Collection (Audio CD)

Great to hear the voice of the actor who played JH so well in the television series, also read his books so passionately: wonderful atmosphere.