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All Things Wise and Wonderful

By: James Herriot
Narrated by: Christopher Timothy
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Publisher's summary

Listeners adore James Herriot's tales of his life as a Yorkshire animal doctor in All Creatures Great and Small and All Things Bright and Beautiful.

Now here's a third delightful volume of memoirs rich with Herriot's own brand of humor, insight, and wisdom, and
the basis for the PBS Masterpiece drama.

In the midst of World War II, James is training for the Royal Air Force, while going home to Yorkshire whenever possible to see his very pregnant wife, Helen. Musing on past adventures through the dales, visiting with old friends, and introducing scores of new and amusing characters—animal and human alike—Herriot enthralls with his uncanny ability to spin a most engaging and heartfelt yarn.

Millions of readers and listeners have delighted in the wonderful storytelling and everyday miracles of James Herriot in the over thirty years since his delightful animal stories were first introduced to the world.

©1977 by James Herriot (P)1996 by Audio Renaissance Tapes, a Division of CPU, Inc.

Critic reviews

“Christopher Timothy played James Herriot in the beloved BBC series "All Creatures Great and Small." Here Timothy reprises his role as the young country vet in this third collection of Herriot stories....Sit back with a cup of tea as Timothy tells you funny, gentle and occasionally sad tales about characters such as local farmers with broad accents; the posh Mrs. Pomphrey, whose overfed Poermanian passes gas; and the Ministry of Agriculture officials, who rake James over the coals for inept form-filling. Timothy develops countless individual voices with different class accents, and all are perfect.” —AudioFile

“... humor, realism, sensitivity, earthiness... gentle compassion and a lively sense of the sad, the ridiculous, and the admirable.” —Columbus Dispatch

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The best books available.

I love these books and listening to them has made the world even more exciting. The narration is impeccable and I recommend these to anyone and everyone!!

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so heartwarming

I shall miss the characters, after listening to all three books they have become friends.

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great life!

he was always bent on self-improvement. always moving forward. a great man. a great family. a great life.

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Wonderful in every way!

This book is brimming with detailed stories and heart warming characters- animals and people alike. Herriot’s series in a well loved treasure whenever I need to renew my faith in the world. They remind us all to take joy in simple pleasures and count our blessings. The narrator is fantastic as well. It is a listen the whole family enjoys repeatedly as it is an often requested favorite that appeals to everyone.

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Wonderful stories to listen to over and over.

James Harriot's books in audible form are delightful to listen to over and over again.

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Loved This

I loved this book in the series. James so ingeniously intertwines his adventures in the Royal Air Force with his memories of touching and hilarious vet cases in Yorkshire. This book includes the wonderful story of Oscar the rescue cat as well as James’ hilarious adventures in flying school for the Royal Royal Force.

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Beloved stories ❤️

All James Herriot’s books are delightful, enchanting stories of love and kindness through the eyes of a wonderful Veterinarian. Priceless I never get tired of reading or listening

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very well read and love the story

the narrator was awesome and I did like the story very much. I would highly recommend this title.

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Another Delightful Installment

Just love this quirky village and how beautifully the author captures the personalities and peculiarities of the people and the animals.

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An Enjoyable Journey

The James Herriot series have long been a favorite. I’ve read all the books but listening brings another level of realism, imagery and pleasure. Highly recommended!

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