The Real James Herriot: The Authorized Biography
Jim Wight
Oct 2000 · Penguin UK
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Take a trip down memory lane and read about the life of Britain's most beloved vet, who charmed us all with his bestselling tales of veterinary life in Yorkshire.
'A wonderful, glorious insight into the life of the man behind the books' 5***** Reader Review
'Moving . . . A book I shall treasure and read several times' 5***** Reader Review
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After qualifying as a vet in 1939, Alf Wight, aka James Herriot, moved to a veterinary practice in Thirsk, Yorkshire.
It wasn't until he was over fifty when his first book of stories about life as a Yorkshire vet, If Only They Could Talk, was published, giving birth to some of Yorkshire's most famous and much-loved literary characters, and later becoming the popular BBC television series All Creatures Great and Small.
Not only did his books have great success, but they also inspired many to take up the profession, in what was known as the 'Herriot effect'.
Although he brought fame and fortune to himself and those around him, he remained an intensely private person, respected and trusted by those whose animals he cared for, and adored by millions of fans.
Written by his son with touching insight, this illuminating biography reveals the real man behind the title 'The World's Most Famous Vet'.
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Readers are captivated by The Real James Herriot:
'Fascinating . . . A wonderful and worthy testament' 5***** Reader Review
'A real insight into the life of someone you feel you knew and loved' 5***** Reader Review
'Extremely poignant, gives great insight into those unforgettable tales of a Yorkshire Vet' 5***** Reader Review
'A wonderful, glorious insight into the life of the man behind the books' 5***** Reader Review
'Moving . . . A book I shall treasure and read several times' 5***** Reader Review
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After qualifying as a vet in 1939, Alf Wight, aka James Herriot, moved to a veterinary practice in Thirsk, Yorkshire.
It wasn't until he was over fifty when his first book of stories about life as a Yorkshire vet, If Only They Could Talk, was published, giving birth to some of Yorkshire's most famous and much-loved literary characters, and later becoming the popular BBC television series All Creatures Great and Small.
Not only did his books have great success, but they also inspired many to take up the profession, in what was known as the 'Herriot effect'.
Although he brought fame and fortune to himself and those around him, he remained an intensely private person, respected and trusted by those whose animals he cared for, and adored by millions of fans.
Written by his son with touching insight, this illuminating biography reveals the real man behind the title 'The World's Most Famous Vet'.
______
Readers are captivated by The Real James Herriot:
'Fascinating . . . A wonderful and worthy testament' 5***** Reader Review
'A real insight into the life of someone you feel you knew and loved' 5***** Reader Review
'Extremely poignant, gives great insight into those unforgettable tales of a Yorkshire Vet' 5***** Reader Review
Ratings and reviews
4.2
6 reviews
Ben Iveland
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February 19, 2015
Poorly written. Was James Herriot a God, Saint or only human? Full uninteresting medical history and repeticious facts. Chucked it after 200 boring pages. Convinced me never to buy any James Herriot product or visit Yorkshire again.
David Black
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May 13, 2016
Anyone who enjoyed reading the many books written by Mr Herriot will enjoy this interesting insight into the man behind the books .
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About the author
JIM WIGHT took time out from the veterinary practice in Thirsk, where he worked with his father for many years, in order to write and then publicise this book. He lives just outside Thirsk in North Yorkshire.
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