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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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I love this book, but....

This is a wonderful book and I love Christopher Timothy as the narrator. However, my dissatisfaction does not come from the book or its contents but the quality of the recording. I can hear background talking, at times the narrator slows down so he has a bass voice and then picks up again. I thought maybe it was my Kindle but it only does it with this book, and that is both part 1 and part 2. I was not happy at all with the quality of workmanship at all. I wanted to buy the other two books, but I am leary now.

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Great story, sound needs to be remixed

i listen frequently thru my bluetooth headset and the constant hissing and faint background voices is very annoying. The audiobook publisher needs to fix this recording.

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Another Good Book

Enjoyed as much as when I read the book years ago. Did not like the musical interludes between chapters.

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Perfect!!!

Heartwarming, beautifully told, simply a classic. A perfect book for all ages. Especially if you’re a vet! Must read ALL James Herriot stories!

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An old favorite

Love this book, and the author's writing. Warm, funny, lyrically beautiful descriptions. A true treasure.

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Beautiful

Just marvelous!;)
The Supreme story teller, captivating and humorous. Such a charming life he lived.;)

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all creatures great and small

These are stories about animal and the people they love and love them. Well told by Vet, love his animals, their people and his family. A man must hAve been wise in the ways of the heart

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Amazing, but has random music

I’ve loved these stories since I read Bonnies Big Day as a kid, and the narration is superb. My only complaint is that music randomly pops up midway through stories!

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Great reader, terrible music

The reader does a good job, but the music that plays between chapters is distracting and doesn’t match the story.

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Fun

It is one of my favorite audio books so funny it doesn’t seem real it’s a must listen to book.🐩🐶🐕❤️

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