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The Lord God Made them All

The Lord God Made them All

AnimalsBiography & Memoir
Pages
384
Published
1982
Language
English

Synopsis

James Herriot is back in Yorkshire after his wartime service, ready to return to his veterinary practice and his beloved family. He faces new challenges with stubborn farmers and unusual animal cases, including a goat with a peculiar diet and a significant journey to Russia. These heartwarming stories offer a blend of humor, tenderness, and wisdom from the life of a country vet.

Prose complexity
4/10

Vibe

HeartwarmingFunnyLightheartedReflective
Found Family

Genres

Animals Biography & Memoir Nature Biography Medicine

About the author

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James Herriot

James Alfred "Alf" Wight, known by the pen name James Herriot, was a British veterinary surgeon and writer, who used his many years of experiences as a veterinary surgeon to write a series of books each consisting of stories about animals and their owners. - Wikipedia

Frequently asked questions

  • Is this book part of a series that must be read in order?

    While these memoirs are part of a larger collection of stories about the author's life as a veterinarian, each volume functions as a collection of vignettes that can be enjoyed independently without needing to follow a strict chronological sequence.

  • How much of this book is based on real events?

    The stories are semi-autobiographical and blend the author's genuine experiences as a veterinary surgeon with embellished, magnified, or invented scenes and characters to enhance the narrative.

  • Does this book cover the same material as the television adaptations?

    The various film and television adaptations of the author's work draw from the entire series of memoirs rather than adapting a single book, meaning they often feature a mix of stories from across his different volumes.