Learn more about the program. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Reviewed in the United States on April 5, 2019. He has such a powerful way of taking joy in such a wide spread of experiences and people, and his sharing of this leaves one with no doubt that he is a truly masterful storyteller, with the added shift that in this book he's now a father for the first time and a few stories of that are added to the mix in ways that are lovely. Please try again. Fabulous read, couldn't wait to get back to it each day, Reviewed in the United States on August 21, 2017. (Photo courtesy of Ian Cook/Peoplemagazine.). Please try again. There was something about the tone of writing, the subtle humour, the optimism, the stoicism and joy through the vagaries of life. The Lord God Made Them All Hardcover – April 1, 1981. by. .orange-text-color {font-weight:bold; color: #FE971E;}Enjoy features only possible in digital – start reading right away, carry your library with you, adjust the font, create shareable notes and highlights, and more. With a growing family I never got to read this 3rd book. There's a problem loading this menu right now. (Photo courtesy of Daily Express.). Interesting pieces about international travel, Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 25, 2019. PBShop US was the vendor. There are not many books that I have kept to read over and over during a long life, but Herriot's are among them. I remember reading some stories a decade or two back, and there were little bits of dialogue and scenes which remained stuck in my mind. to do battle with the diseases and injuries that befall the farm animals and pets of Skeldale and the surrounding moors. The Lord God Made Them All is the bestselling sequel to All Things Wise and Wonderful and the fourth volume in James Herriot's classic collections of animal stories. How can anyone not love these wonderful stories of Herriot's life as a country vet in England? Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Then you can start reading Kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer - no Kindle device required. J.A.H. Your recently viewed items and featured recommendations, Select the department you want to search in. Do you believe that this item violates a copyright? In this newly repackaged volume, after serving in the RAF in World War II, Herriot gladly returns home to Yorkshire to his beloved family and multitude of patients, with many more tender, funny, sad and wise stories to share with us and warm our hearts.Animal lovers of all ages, and fans of Herriot's original classics, won't want to miss this beautiful treasure. These promotions will be applied to this item: Some promotions may be combined; others are not eligible to be combined with other offers. Many of Herriot’s works—including 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—became international bestsellers and have been adapted for film and television. James Herriot's Dog Stories: Warm and Wonderful Stories About the Animals Herriot Loves Best. I read this when my children were young. Cursing was never used toward the public but intimate to one's own private expression. Invest in your soul. While often the anecdotes seem simple, I just cannot get enough of them. While often the anecdotes seem simple, I just cannot get enough of them. Reviewed in the United States on April 27, 2017. . They are full of humor, with occasional pathos. While the moral antidotes are refreshing, this would be a caution for children. One of the things that detracts from this one is the telling of his trip to Russia. Our payment security system encrypts your information during transmission. This has brought back a lot of the fun stories I read way back and am enjoying it differently on screen than the written page. They are great "de-stressers". The Bumpy Road: Farm Life in the Great Depression, Safe at the Edge of the World: A feel-good Irish summer read. It was very easy to feel as though you were with the author throughout the book because of how well he was able to describe each scene from only memory. Instead, our system considers things like how recent a review is and if the reviewer bought the item on Amazon. This book is just a collection of experiences from when he was a vet, and it was interesting as well as hilarious. For example in one book he takes his 3 year old daughter along and since to reach some farms several gates need to be opened, this little girl opens the gates for him and I can just picture that whole scene of a proud little girl and of course, a proud father as well. Reviewed in the United States on July 22, 2020. Always a wonderful read all about the countryside, characters and a time gone by. If I wasn't laughing out loud in a room all by myself, I was mopping up the tears from a very touching experience I read about. Fabulous read, couldn't wait to get back to it each day, Reviewed in the United States on August 21, 2017. Need another excuse to treat yourself to a new book this week? I am so satisfied now having read the 3 books. We found this to read, it being the only secular book (unwittingly?) Sometimes, after reading a chapter, I found my eyes wet, and I gazed at nothing for a while. See search results for this author. I simply love James Herriots’ heartwarming books. They cover all sorts of anecdotes about his experiences with the animals he has to treat, with the farmers he has to deal with, with his boss who sometimes chides him but is often forgetful himself. but did receive the product in good condition and quiet satisfactory on the second attempt. --This text refers to an alternate, Narrator Christopher Timothy takes us back a half-century to the rural veterinary practice of the Dr. James Herriot. Pick up and read when and where you like. Reviewed in the United States on October 28, 2018. Easy read. An awesome collection of Romans & Mythical Creatures coloring patterns. Please try again. The Lord God Made Them All is the bestselling sequel to All Things Wise and Wonderful and the fourth volume in James Herriot's classic collections of animal stories. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 7, 2020. How can anyone not love these wonderful stories of Herriot's life as a country vet in England? We work hard to protect your security and privacy. Whether or not you're an animal lover, you can't fail to be impressed by these wonderful tales - from the first chapter onwards, you'll find that you just can't put the book down. Yes, I do know that for some readers, James Herriot's later memoirs are seemingly not quite as enjoyable as his earlier stories, but that has really never been the case with and for me, as I for one have ALWAYS found both his earlier and his later veterinarian tales (his remembrances) equally readable and entertaining, equally delightful and often tenderly and emotionally poignant (but with also a critical and satirical eye towards both humanity and our domestic animals, our pets, with the author, with James Herriot also not ever sparing himself and his nearest and dearest with regard to humour and occasional criticisms). I purchased this as a kindle version so I can take it on my travels. These books are a real distraction from the doom and gloom of Covid 19. In order to navigate out of this carousel please use your heading shortcut key to navigate to the next or previous heading. From time to time, the “haves” tamper with information. This gets often intersperses with the love for the beauty of the dales in Yorkshire, England. Goldendoodle breeding, where to buy, types, care, cost, diet, grooming, and training all Included. .orange-text-color {color: #FE971E;} Discover additional details about the events, people, and places in your book, with Wikipedia integration. All Calculation tricks at a single place for students (age 10-18) and the aspirants of GMAT, GRE, SAT, Vedic Math, Speed Math and Mental Math. Throughout this series, we the reader are taken on a fantastic journey with veterinarian surgeon James Herriot. To get the free app, enter your mobile phone number. “James Herriot found a gentle, wise and often humorous way to write about animals and to evoke a beautiful but fading way of life in those Yorkshire Hills...I can't say that I have ever quite matched the writing...but he has always inspired me and given me something to aim for.” ―Jon Katz, NYT bestselling author of Second Chance Dog“I recall reading All Creatures Great and Small many years ago, while working as a veterinary technician...Herriot to me remains a superhero of sorts, who...taught me how simple, heartwarming prose about people and their animals could...become art.” ―Steve Duno, author of Last Dog on the Hill. Each entertaining chapter carries valuable lessons in moral values and adult behavior that would be prodigal fertilizer for the maturing mind. .orange-text-color {color: #FE971E;} Explore your book, then jump right back to where you left off with Page Flip. Unable to add item to List. The Russia story-line is very mediocre - no humor or charm in it at all. by St. Martin's Griffin. No violence or bad language, just lovely stories and anecdotes from a time gone by. The second line was used as the title to James Herriot's book All Creatures Great and Small, which was centred around a veterinarian practice in 1930s Yorkshire in Northern England. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. If you are interested in reading James Herriot novels, I would avoid this one. I am so satisfied now having read the 3 books. Enjoy a great reading experience when you borrow the Kindle edition of this book with your Kindle Unlimited membership. I read every day! There aren't that many books I consider worth owning, but after reading James Herriot's first book, I purchased all his books. It's like magic to me! Reviewed in the United States on October 28, 2018. _- love the accents, the humor, the wonderful setting, and the compassion to animals. Book 4 of 5 in All Creatures Great and Small. We did have some difficulty with their delivery. He has such a powerful way of taking joy in such a wide spread of experiences and people, and his sharing of this leaves one with no doubt that he is a truly masterful storyteller, with the added shift that in this book he's now a father. Best of all, you don’t have to read them straight through. The language is reflective of the times. The ultimate resource on what the land, sun, moon, stars, plants, animals, and clouds can reveal.