All Books Great And Greater
I'm not sure which one of you has been hiding James Herriot's books from me, but what in the honkey-tonk?!
Back when the boys were in kindergarten, the author's Treasury for Children was on The 
Assigned Reading List, and like a dutiful list-follower I read it out loud as scheduled. Loved it, as a matter of fact. The stories were warm and the illustrations full of charm. But because I lack a certain Keen Sense Of The Obvious, I never figured out that the children's edition, and I realize I'm going to sound like an idiot, which is nothing new, was being pulled from an original source.Mm-hmm. Welcome to my microscopic little world.
Seriously, I would have gladly traded one week of Shakespearean nonsense garbage sonnets I had to read in school for just a taste of James Herriot's work.
And if you happen to be a clueless soul like me, which I'm guessing you're not, James Herriot was a veterinarian and his stories are all about the animals (and their owners) in his care. His writing is a delight and his insights are so witty and clever. So witty! And clever!It was by pure chance that I came across it at the library, sitting there on the shelf of "staff picks." But you can be sure that when I return my beloved All Creatures Great and Small, I'll track down the librarian who recommended that book and give her a big old, well a hug would be totally unwelcome and inappropriate, so I guess I'll give her a big 'thanks' along with a suggestion for the latest pair of horned-rimmed glasses.
picks." But you can be sure that when I return my beloved All Creatures Great and Small, I'll track down the librarian who recommended that book and give her a big old, well a hug would be totally unwelcome and inappropriate, so I guess I'll give her a big 'thanks' along with a suggestion for the latest pair of horned-rimmed glasses.Disclaimer: I love books. That should be apparent by now. I don't get paid a dime to recommend any of the books I post about, but should you happen to click on any of the amazon links above and place an order, I receive a minuscule commission and my kids get penny candy in return. Muchas Gracias.
3 comments:
These ARE wonderful books. I'm a veterinary technician, and I was lucky enough to spend a summer volunteering with a country vet in Ireland about 10 years ago. It was still very much the same as it was in Herriot's time. So much fun!(Also cold and wet!)
Lisa you are on an especially funny roll lately. I laugh out loud at all your posts! I'm glad you're posting more again. Not that I'd want to guilt someone who didn't post for a while because I don't think blogging should be a chore for anyone. But I do love your posts.
And good call on not hugging the librarian, though I think I would be tempted to hug her (or him) too.
I adore James Herriot books! I grew up watching "All Creatures Great & Small" as a BBC tv show broadcasted on a local public station.
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