Contains six books including "If Only They Could Talk", "Let Sleeping Vets Lie", "It Shouldn't Happen to a Vet", "Vet in Harness", "Vets Might Fly" and "Vet in a Spin". These books form the basis for the BBC TV series "All Creatures Great and Small".
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"A great opportunity to introduce new listeners to audio."--AudioFile*
Praise for James Herriot:
"His message is affectionate, and his four-footed creatures are irresistible." --Time
"Herriot's skill as a storyteller is classic."--Detroit Free Press
"Herriot's generous nature and honest concern coupled with Timothy's friendly style are a winning combination."--AudioFile* on Dog Stories
"Herriot's skill as a storyteller is classic."--Detroit Free Press
"Herriot's generous nature and honest concern coupled with Timothy's friendly style are a winning combination."--AudioFile* on Dog Stories
Praise for All Creatures Great and Small
"Christopher Timothy portrayed the semi-fictional Yorkshire veterinarian James Herriot in the wonderful BBC television series...he's just as good a reader as he is an actor. His cultured British voice twinkles with humor and shades into heartwarming emotion as appropriate. With his crystal articulation, he is marvelous, and so is the music from the television series." --AudioFile
Praise for All Things Bright and Beautiful:
"Whatever joy one found in [All Creatures Great and Small] is in [All Things Bright and Beautiful], only even more joyous; whatever laughter rippled from the throat in the reading of the first, finds even greater gusto in this one. It is funny, wry, simple in its story but as deep and perceptive of life's truths as the superlative sensitivity of the writer and his talent can make it." --The Hartford Courant
All programs read by Christopher Timothy:
"Christopher Timothy conveys his relish for the countryside and country folk, not to mention animals.... Herriot's generous nature and honest concern coupled with Timothy's friendly style are a winning combination." -- AudioFile
"Christopher Timothy conveys his relish for the countryside and country folk, not to mention animals.... Herriot's generous nature and honest concern coupled with Timothy's friendly style are a winning combination." -- AudioFile
About the Author
James Herriot was a veterinarian in Yorkshire, England for over half a century until his death in 1995. His bestselling books have sold more than twenty million copies in the English language alone; they include All Creatures Great and Small, All Things Bright and Beautiful, All Things Wise and Wonderful, The Lord God Made Them All, and Every Living Thing.
Christopher Timothy starred as James Herriot in All Creatures Great and Small, the internationally renowned BBC television series based on Herriot's work. A veteran of stage, screen, and TV, Mr. Timothy is a winner of the prestigious Sir John Gielgud Scholarship and the Sir Laurence Olivier Award. He also co-produced and starred in a critically acclaimed film version of James Herriot's Yorkshire.
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By Les Bignold
Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase
Great stories as always from James Harriot. We have always liked his writing. Harriot is awesome in his description of the varied characters he comes across in the veterinary practice. Just as important as what he tell us are the things he doesn't; the things we are left to imagine.
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James Herriot is the best. This is a fabulous collection of all of his stories about being a country vet. I could listen to it over and over again. He is such a wonderful writer...it's hard to stop listening. Some of his stories just left my sides aching with laughter. Perfect for the car, before going to sleep, or for the visually impaired. I gave it to my 89 year old mother who can't see, and it keeps her entertained--as she said, she doesn't mind listening to it repeatedly. It's always fresh, beautifully written and SO funny.
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James Herriot Collection
Feb 6 2007
By Danielle Anders
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Years ago, after reading the books, I never missed an episode of the NPR sponsered TV program on Channel 6 in Sacramento, CA. In the early '90's, my son (USAF) and family were sent to England and my husband and I had the wonderful opportunity to visit there and actually toured the Yorkshire dales and countryside. We were able to visit the real home of this wonderful veterinarian and the one used in the making of the television series.
Listening to the audio version of the books has brought back vivid memories so real it sometimes brings tears of happiness to my eyes.
This is one of my all time favorites and Christopher Timothy is ABSOLUTELY one of the best readers of all times. I have not yet started watching the DVD's but I know I will feel the same. Truly I cannot say enough good things about this collection.
Listening to the audio version of the books has brought back vivid memories so real it sometimes brings tears of happiness to my eyes.
This is one of my all time favorites and Christopher Timothy is ABSOLUTELY one of the best readers of all times. I have not yet started watching the DVD's but I know I will feel the same. Truly I cannot say enough good things about this collection.
12 of 12 people found the following review helpful
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Great gift!
July 29 2007
By LyndaK
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Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase
Got the entire collection for my husband to listen to on his commute to work. I'm almost sorry because I keep hearing the stories when he gets home every evening, but he's really enjoying them.
10 of 11 people found the following review helpful
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Excellent collection!
May 13 2007
By Erik
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Format:Audio CD
Great to hear the voice of the actor who played JH so well in the television series, also read his books so passionately: wonderful atmosphere.
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