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Janine Sengstack July 25, 2008 All Creatures Great and Small Written by James Herriot

This book is a collection of semi-autobiographical stories relating the author’s experiences as an apprentice veterinarian. It begins soon after James Herriott accepted a position with a veterinarian named Siegfried Faron, who worked in the English community of Darrowby. The book presents stories about James Herriot’s uncountable visits with the sweetest, funniest, and strangest animals and clients. Herriot is the narrator of the novel and explains his life wonderfully. He is a compassionate, loving, and humorous fellow. His stories will warm your heart. Toward the end of the book, Herriot includes a story about how he met and came to marry his wife, Helen. She was the daughter of a client. Herriott reveals details about several movie dates and their awkward moments leading up to his marriage proposal. The book concludes with Herriot becoming Faron’s partner and with his certification as a veterinary surgeon. Herriott went on to live a successful and happy life with his wife.