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All Things Wise and Wonderful (All Creatures Great & Small, Bk 3)
All Things Wise and Wonderful - All Creatures Great & Small, Bk 3
Author: James Herriot
James Herriot is probably the most beloved living writer. When All Things Bright and Beautiful was published three years ago, it became the number one best seller in the world, winning still new friends for the Yorkshire veterinarian whose first book All Creatures Great and Small had already been enjoyed by millions of readers. — In...  more »
ISBN-13: 9780312020316
ISBN-10: 0312020317
Publication Date: 7/15/1977
Pages: 432
Rating:
  • Currently 4.5/5 Stars.
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4.5 stars, based on 51 ratings
Publisher: St. Martin's Press
Book Type: Hardcover
Other Versions: Paperback
Members Wishing: 2
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Honeygirl62 avatar reviewed All Things Wise and Wonderful (All Creatures Great & Small, Bk 3) on + 165 more book reviews
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In this book, James Herriot is in his mid-twenties, married and has a new baby boy. He writes about his experiences while in the RAF during World War II. He often compares the situations he finds himself in to memories he has working as a vetrinary surgeon before he enlisted. He has such a wonderful way of writing, the way he describes the countryside, the people there that he has grown to love, his love and soft-heartedness for animals. He has a way of poking fun at himself and making these adventures sound so funny. There are a few times when certain stories made me cry, too. I just love this author and his books and this one is another 5-star rating.
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reviewed All Things Wise and Wonderful (All Creatures Great & Small, Bk 3) on
Life is a little challenging for me right now, and I find that I can't get enough of James Herriot. I adore animals and I find his writing to be funny, warm and comforting. I may like ACG&S and ATB&B a tad more, but this one is wonderful too. It takes me away to somewhere ~completely different~ which is just what I need at the moment :)
reviewed All Things Wise and Wonderful (All Creatures Great & Small, Bk 3) on + 5 more book reviews
This is one of my favorite books. I can't think of a single reason to not read this.
reviewed All Things Wise and Wonderful (All Creatures Great & Small, Bk 3) on + 120 more book reviews
I love all the James Herriot books. Even though the veterinary medicine used then mostly no longer applies now these books still give a wonderful feel for the life of a mixed practice veterinarian.
jeffp avatar reviewed All Things Wise and Wonderful (All Creatures Great & Small, Bk 3) on + 201 more book reviews
I pleasant read about a country vet during war time. Herriot discusses some of his war experiences going through RAF training and intersperses memories of his home and job. Generally uplifting and positive, it follows in the tradition of his earlier books.
reviewed All Things Wise and Wonderful (All Creatures Great & Small, Bk 3) on + 5 more book reviews
A wonderful read if you want chapters that are like short stories. There is little connection between the chapters and no plot other than disconnect episodes in Mr. Herriot's life. I totally enjoyed the book after I realized it was a series of short stories.
AWelch avatar reviewed All Things Wise and Wonderful (All Creatures Great & Small, Bk 3) on + 34 more book reviews
This is my least favorite of the books, but that does not mean it is not a great book. It is still a good book, I just don't like the look into military life. But it is still a great read.


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