If Only They Could Talk: The Classic Memoir of a 1930s Vet

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Stories like this are really innocent when other books are full of murder and mayhem so makes a nice change to get a simple happy book. The animal characters also prevent Wight's stories from becoming twee or melodramatic — animals, unlike some humans, do not pretend to be ailing, nor have they imaginary complaints and needless fears.

An excerpt from: If Only They Could Talk narrated by the author James Herriot, better known to fans around the globe as ‘James Herriot’, the most famous vet in the world. They are a joy to read, laugh-out-loud funny at times, heart-wrenching at others, and they remind us of the beauty and wonder of the natural world, as well as the importance of kindness and connection in our lives.This observation, which lightens the mood along with some comical dialogs that ensues with cow’s owner, sets the tone for the book. Owing in part to professional etiquette which at that time frowned on veterinary surgeons and other professionals from advertising their services, he took a pen name, choosing "James Herriot". I was glad to see some of my long-time favorites from Herriot's little Darrowby community, like Mrs.

One of the things that makes Herriot's books so special is his ability to capture the unique personalities and quirks of the animals he encounters: From mischievous cattle and stubborn horses to spoiled Pekinese Tricky-Woo; Herriot has a special talent for bringing them to life on the page, and his descriptions of their behaviour and mannerisms are both funny and touching.When the newly qualified vet, James Herriot, arrives in the small Yorkshire village of Darrowby, he has no idea of the new friends he will meet or adventures that lie ahead. i have enjoyed reading and re-reading this series for several years and there is just nothing like it. And even more entertaining is Siegfried’s younger brother Tristan, a fun-loving veterinary student who waltzes in and out of the house and the books, adding more hilarity. If Only They Could Talk" is the first of a series of books that are essentially memoirs of Herriot's experiences as a young veterinarian in the Yorkshire Dales, beginning in the 1930s.

His reminiscences as a surgeon are pleasantly mild and warm to read and his style of narration that describe his adventures with the animals and their owners is of the most hilarious form that can make even the most serious of the reader burst out in a laugh. The characters of Skeldale house, along with the eccentric locals - (not forgetting Tricki Woo, the over-indulged Pekingese), will have you really guffawing from start to finish. He also renamed Donald Sinclair and his brother Brian Sinclair as Siegfried and Tristan Farnon, respectively. Further, it is Wight's shrewd observations of persons, animals, and their close inter-relationship, which give his writing much of its savour.This series centers around James Herriot, young Veterinarian, who juts got a job with Siegfried Farnon, who owns a practice. Atasannya seorang dokter hewan Siegfried Farnon, yang cerdas namun eksentrik dan pelupa, dan hidupnya sering diwarnai dengan paradoks. Sure, all of the stories were known to me from previous reading; it didn't matter one bit, because I still smiled just as broadly as the first time I read them. it was his oppinion during the late 40's how he thought England would turn out if it went down the path of communism'.