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All Things Wise and Wonderful Paperback – July 15, 1998

by James Herriot (Author)
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Readers adored his tales as a Yorkshire animal doctor in All Creatures Great and Small and All Things Bright and Beautiful-- now James Herriot treats us to another delightful volume of memoirs rich with his own brand of humor and wisdom.

In the midst of World War Two, James is training for the Royal Air Force, while going home to Yorkshire whenever possible to see his very pregnant wife, Helen. Musing on past adventures through the dales, visiting with old friends, and introducing scores of new and amusing characters-- animal and human alike-- Herriot enthralls us once again with his uncanny ability to spin a most engaging and heartfelt yarn.

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  1. Print length
    440 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    St. Martin's Paperbacks
  4. Publication date
    July 15, 1998
  5. Dimensions
    4.25 x 0.91 x 6.75 inches
  6. ISBN-10
    0312966555
  7. ISBN-13
    978-0312966553
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“Surely no one can read Herriot without gaining a new and compassionate insight into All Things Wise and Wonderful in the world around him. A grand book.” ―The Baltimore Sun

“Herriot has gifted us with his hilarious, deeply moving and personal experience with all creatures that live and breathe.” ―The Fresno Bee

“Some stories are funny, some are earthy, some dramatic and some touching to the point of tears.” ―The Washington Post

About the Author

James Herriot (1916-1995) was the bestselling author of memoirs including All Creatures Great and Small, All Things Bright and Beautiful, The Lord God Made Them All, and Every Living Thing. At age 23, Herriot qualified for veterinary practice with the Glasgow Veterinary College, and moved to the town of Thirsk in Yorkshire to work in a rural practice. He would live in, work in, and write about the region for the rest of his life. Though he dreamed for years of writing a book, his veterinary work and his family kept him busy, and he did not start writing until the age of 50. In 1979, he was awarded the title Order of the British Empire (OBE). His veterinary practice in Yorkshire, England, is now tended by his son, Jim Wight.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ St. Martin's Paperbacks; First Edition (July 15, 1998)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 440 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0312966555
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0312966553
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 8.8 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 4.25 x 0.91 x 6.75 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
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"James Herriot (1916–1995) was the pen name of James Alfred “Alf” Wight, an English veterinarian whose tales of veterinary practice and country life have delighted generations. 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.

Herriot’s stories rely on numerous autobiographical elements taken from his life in northern England’s Yorkshire County, and they depict a simple, rustic world deeply in touch with the cycles of nature."

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Lisa J Astling
5.0 out of 5 stars Another classic from Herriot
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I enjoyed the way Herriot weaves war experiences into his vet practice. Stories of ood people, good animals and great writing.
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Carole P. Williams
5.0 out of 5 stars It's a wonderful read
Reviewed in the United States on April 4, 2024
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Gentle, heartwarming memories of a Yorkshire veterinarian
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RhodaSue1
5.0 out of 5 stars book 3 doesn’t disappoint!
Reviewed in the United States on February 29, 2024
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The Herriot story unfolds with a new stage of life for the vet. His love of animals never falters and his understanding of the humans who own the animals shows such caring and compassion. In this book he has a habit of reflecting between his time in the RAF. At times the reverie is stretched, but nevertheless introduces more adventures in veterinary practice
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5.0 out of 5 stars James Herriot
Reviewed in the United States on March 1, 2024
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I have read all his books more than once and I enjoy every word. Having lived on a farm, I know the work it entails even in modern age. Have doctored horses, cattle pigs and dogs, some times with the vet but most times with my husband. He also enjoyed the books.
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MaryEllen S
4.0 out of 5 stars a lovely read touched by Grace
Reviewed in the United States on December 27, 2022
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I’ve heard of these books for decades, but somehow never got around to reading them. I started this one because of a requirement in the Kindle year end contest. I’m so glad I did. I’m a little apprehensive though to try the others now. What will I do if they’re not all as sweet, as innocent, or as poignant as this?
I took away one star, but only for the times in the book that I’d wanted a happier ending. Logically I know that a book about a country veterinarian is going to have its tragic moments, but I was raised on fairy tales, and bad things shouldn’t happen to good animals, or good people either! But please try this book despite its 4star rating. It is a relaxing read for anyone raised in the country farm setting, and not afraid of the many, many references to animal bums, or veterinarians arms shoulder deep therein! Having said that, it is also a book written with great sensitivity to both human and animal natures, and their often similar reactions to the same incidents. It is in these moments that we are made to see how great our need for animal companionship, and that truly One Creator Made us all.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Splendid
Reviewed in the United States on March 8, 2024
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Hours of warm and wonderful entertainment between these pages! I have lost count of the number of times I have read James Herriot’s books!
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WLW
5.0 out of 5 stars super read
Reviewed in the United States on February 21, 2024
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Enjoyed throughly Love story of animals and a long gone era of formidable people Read it in a fortnight Thax Mr Herriot
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Sue B.
5.0 out of 5 stars James Herriot is a great writer!
Reviewed in the United States on December 4, 2023
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I’ve read all these novels before. Now in my late 70s, I’m being delighted again! Herriot sees the good and the bad, the wise and the foolish, the successful and those whose trials are never ending. There are many teaching moments. May all learn according to their inclinations and needs.
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Terry Dillon
5.0 out of 5 stars If you've read James Harriot books, you know it's great
Reviewed in Canada on June 20, 2023
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All of his books are fantastic. This one too.
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SHANKARKUMAR
5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful !
Reviewed in India on May 2, 2021
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Every sentence is liked !
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Barbara H.
5.0 out of 5 stars All Things Wise and Wonderful
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Genauso gut wie die anderen Bände. Ich hatte diesen Band zuerst übersprungen, weil ich keinen Nerv auf düstere Kriegsgeschichten hatte. Jedoch ist die Handlung aus Herriots Zeit in der RAF nur der Rahmen, in den die üblichen country vet Geschichten eingespannt sind. Die meisten der 52 Kapitel befassen sich nur kurz mit seinen Erlebnissen in der Armee und gehen dann über Assoziationen und Erinnerungen schnell in Rückblenden zu seiner Zeit als Tierarzt zurück.
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Flapjack
5.0 out of 5 stars An Absolute Treat !
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 6, 2018
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Another wonderful collection of stories from James Herriot! Just like "Great and Small", this is a delightful, beautifully written book which I found very hard to put down. Herriot 's love of his work, the animals he treats, his colleagues at Skeldale House and most of all, the amazing countryside around him, shine through with great warmth on every page. One of the beauties of the book is that every chapter tells a different story, so the reader never loses interest. James Herriot must surely rank amongst the top three authors in Britain and I would recommend that everyone - and I mean everyone - should read this book. It's interesting, fun and truly captivating
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Craig Robinson
5.0 out of 5 stars Fabulous reading. Herriott yet again able to transport the reader to the wonderful life of a country vet, this time during WW1.
Reviewed in Australia on August 17, 2017
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Highly recommended for anyone seeking to immerse themselves in goodness, truth and beauty. Herriott has a wonder and refreshing kindness in his written words.
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