All Things Bright and Beautiful (Mass Market Paperback)

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Editorial Reviews

Review

"A very warm, very engaging read...the reader falls totally under his spell."-- Associated Press

"The kind of book that makes an evening seem a little warmer and your pet a bit more important."-- The Philadelphia Inquirer

"Whether sad or glad, each story shows his affection for animals and people...this man is a celebrant of life."-- Chicago Tribune
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Review

"A very warm, very engaging read...the reader falls totally under his spell."-- Associated Press

"The kind of book that makes an evening seem a little warmer and your pet a bit more important."-- The Philadelphia Inquirer

"Whether sad or glad, each story shows his affection for animals and people...this man is a celebrant of life."-- Chicago Tribune

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Product Details

• Mass Market Paperback: 438 pages
• Publisher: St. Martin's Paperbacks (July 15, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0312966199
• ISBN-13: 978-0312966195
• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.6 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (34 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #15,137 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Just AWESOME. I use that word rarely, but this is worth it!, October 28, 1999

By A Customer

Only once a century (or less) someone one like Herriot comes and makes you feel like you are truly there. I wish I could of meet him. He has made me want to be a veterinary doctor. Once again, JUST AWESOME!!!

8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Book assignment on a great book!, October 30, 2001

By	A 12-year old reader (Florida) - See all my reviews

This is a really great book and the only biography I've really ever liked. It's about a guy (James Herriot) who is a country vet. This has stories about his work at a pet show, him when he's trying to court his future wife, and it has a lot about the personalities of the animals he treated. It also has a lot of his blunders, like when he got drunk (accidentally, I think) and went out to a farm. The people there were really religious, and he found out the next day the despised drinking! He didn't go out there again. All in all, it was a really good book, and I recommend it for any animal lovers or future vets out there.

7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An absolute delight!, August 9, 2005

By	Terrie S. "certified bibliovore" (RP, Germany) - See all my reviews

This review is from: All Things Bright and Beautiful (Paperback)

I read all of the 4 Herriot books when I was in high school, but I find I'm getting so much more out of them as an adult. Mr. Herriot is a delightful companion to take along on an overseas flight, but you should be prepared to explain to your seatmates why you are laughing so hard that tears are streaming down your face!