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All Things Bright and Beautiful

By: James Herriot
Narrated by: Christopher Timothy
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Find All Things Bright and Beautiful: The Warm and Joyful Memoirs of the World's Most Beloved Animal Doctor, read by Nicholas Ralph, star of the new PBS Masterpiece series, on Audible.

James Herriot has now become firmly established and accepted as one of Darrowby's veterinarians. He's also married, and lives with his wife Helen on the top floor of Skeldale House. His former boss, now partner, Siegfried, lives downstairs with Siegfried's brother Tristan.

Herriot continues the rich and rewarding day-to-day life of a small-town veterinarian, and we journey with him across the dales, meeting a whole new cast of unforgettable characters - humans, dogs, horses, lambs, parakeets - all of them drawn with the same infinite fascination, affection and insight that made James Herriot one of the most beloved authors of our time. And all the stories are warmly, evocatively told by the world-renowned "voice" of Dr. Herriot: Christopher Timothy.

©1973 by James Herriot (P)1996 by Audio Renaissance

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Great story and narration.

I gave only 4/5 stars as some low -toned voices in the background were audible. Also, one time the sentence was not completed.

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Just as Good as I Remembered!

It’s been 40+ years since I was introduced to James Herriot. Back then, it was in paperback, and I enjoyed it immensely. Now, hearing the narrator’s accentuated language brings the stories to life even more! Highly recommended!

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Great story, music and chapter breaks annoying.

Love all the James Herriot books but the music and odd chapter breaks really ruin the continuity.

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Another good book by James Herriot

The stories continues of James Herriot in the Dales. His adventures and challenges of being a small town country veterinarian in pre-world war II Northern England.

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Perfect!

I loved this book when I first read it many years ago. Great stories about animals and people and an older way of life. I loved the TV adaptation just as much and now I love the audiobook. The narrator is the actor who played the author in the TV version but in this audiobook he shows that he can handle all the different voices and accents wonderfully.

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Never will get old.

Wonderful storyteller! James Herriot weaves stories that leaves one feeling so good. Christopher Timothy was an excellent choice to narrate this endearing book.

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Would you consider the audio edition of All Things Bright and Beautiful to be better than the print version?

I loved the TV show and the books. They are one of my most favourite series in TV and books.

I love the audiobooks because it brings back memories of the era and the people. Christopher brings the characters back to life and all the images flood back.

I have come to love audiobooks as much as I do books. It is to hard to choose for me. I love both.

What other book might you compare All Things Bright and Beautiful to and why?

Just the other books in the series compare to All Things Bright and Beautiful.

Have you listened to any of Christopher Timothy’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

No this is the first time for audiobooks.

If you were to make a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?

If you love animals and people you will enjoy this book. There is humour sorrow and history all rolled up in to one.

Any additional comments?

Jame Herriot is not only a great vet he is also a great writer who can make you laugh and cry.

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Every story just grabbed you!

James Herriot is a great story teller. I love his style of telling all about each individual in a single chapter. Therefore each chapter becomes a complete story all in its own. It's so easy to pick it up and have the satisfaction of an excellent read in 15 minutes or so. I highly recommend!

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James Herriot

You just cant lose when you have a James Herriot book close by. Always humorous, always fun, always interesting, always a fascinating life!

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Awwwh!!

Who doesn't like a story about a good man helping to heal helpless animals in a town full of interesting people?! Wonderful story for adults, teens and children.

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