Lord God Made Them All (All Creatures Great and Small)

The world is stressful enough ....and then they made TV....and the news. So now instead of just living in a log cabin with a dirt floor, and a life expectancy of say...forty; you are bombarded with all the nations at war with each other, floods, hurricanes, earthquakes, screw worms eating the flesh of cows...and probably you and your pets if you don't watch out...and AI and figuring out how to work your TV much less computer, and how to fill in taxes and knowing you should invest but that being a huge learning process in itself...and now old age with MANY more medical issues you now should know about! And on and on... This book pulls all that anxiety back down into a smaller focus. A wholesome positive view on life. Plus throws in humor and some animal health information. It creates attractive pictures in your head...and helps move the screaming meemies out. For the audio book the ready had a pleasant, clear voice. A voice that was relaxing.

I love James Herriot's books. The true tales of his veterinary practice. I love all the farm people and pet owners he interacted with.

These books have been around for a while but never fail to be wonderful in a relaxing entertaining read. I wish there were more of them!

I read this series as a teenager and loved them. I highly recommend them even though there is some coarse language, cases about animal husbandry that can be graphic, and pubs and drinking are the norm in that area. This makes me hesitant to get them for our grandchildren. It is not explicit or in bad taste, just down to earth, real life. I would give them 10 stars if that were available. They are a treasure, hilarious, such amazing people and unforgettable stories. I have read them all several times. Hardly any books are good enough to say that about!

James Herriot has a way of making you feel like you are sitting in his living room having a wonderful time listening to the many and varied stories of his life as a country vet. He has a way of describing the characters (both human and animal) in his life that allow you to picture them clearly in your mind. It is obvious that he enjoys life’s little (and big) adventures and has the greatest respect for life and the One who created it.

An enjoyable read that emphasizes the progress medical science has made since the discovery of vaccines that are a boon to farmers and lay people. The Lord God gave the wisdom to save lives and make farm animals and man healthier and live longer.

I so enjoyed the five James Herriot books I’ve read so far. I’ll probably reread them. They are the stories of a life well lived. They are so entertaining while illustrating the benefits of pursuing a virtuous life. And good humor is sprinkled throughout the telling.

I love all this author's books about his veterinarian life in England. Sweet stories of people and animals he encounters in his profession. I have purchased all of the volumes over time as I read them. I've passed them on to friends who love them, too. The TV series is similar, but many differences, I assume for a modern audience.

戦争が終わり、懐かしいダロウビーで獣医師としての生活を再開したヘリオット先生。長男・ジェームズに続き長女・ローズにも恵まれ順調マンパンな日々が続きます。ボスにして友人のジークフリートも無事帰還し、弟のトリスタンともども身を固め人生の第２ステージに踏み出します。 紳士的なのに悪魔顔負けの凄腕営業マン、野良猫の入れ込み、その死に号泣する町中の嫌われ者など、今回もくすっと笑わせたりジーンとさせられるエピソードが満載です。今回の白眉はやはり、長男・ジェームズのピアノ発表会のエピソードかもしれません。壇上でルビンシュタインのようなアクションで演奏したものの途中で堂々と立ち往生（でも全く動じない）し、ついには先生から退場を促されてもケロッとしている彼・・・ハラハラするヘリオット先生の様子を想像するとなんともほのぼのとした気持ちになりました。 家族関係のエピソードが多いので、動物好きな方でなくても楽しく読めると思います。

Still well written, touching and funny books all these years later. They’re comforting to read and have a such a thread of love for animals, family and life, running through them.

Las aventuras, contadas cada una en un capítulo, pero con un hilo conductor, del trabajo del autor como veterinario en una región rural de Yorkshire son una auténtica delicia, entretenidas, adictivas y fáciles de leer, siempre con una sonrisa, aunque a veces sea agridulce.

James Herriott is a well-known name to British animal-lovers. His story-telling brings his experinces as a rural vet in the mid '90s vividly to life. His books are packed with compassion for animals and their owners, whether they're pet-owners or stock-farmers. Once you've read one you'll want to read the whole series !

Very enjoyable reading. Some very touching personal reflections. Quite humourous at times. Simple and flowing and very straight forward. Recommended.