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The war is over and James Herriot goes back to work in the Yorkshire Dales. It is the 1950s, and James and Helen have two growing children, Rosie and Jimmy. Plenty has changed in Darrowby, but the blunt-spoken local folk and their stream of four-legged patients are still the same. So is their vet, who doesn't know that literary success is just around the corner. 12 cassettes. --This text refers to the Audio Cassette edition.

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The most heart heartwarming storyteller of our time returns with his lovely wife Helen, irrepressible old friends Tristan and Siegfreid, and a wonderful Yorkshire community--human and animal-bursting with love. Joy surprise and hilarious adventure abound in another touching, delightful memoir by the world's most beloved veterinarian.

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3.0 out of 5 stars A Fitting Conclusion, Sep 18 2003

By	David C. Hoffner (Cedar Lake, IN United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: The Lord God Made Them All (Mass Market Paperback)

My wife and I just finished reading the whole series of four Herriot books. I think that the first one (_All Creatures Great and Small_) is probably the best one overall. The author probably put the best stories he knew into his first book. But there are several delightful stories spread through the later books, and all four make for enjoyable reading.

This book has a couple unique features. One is that the author goes on a couple international adventures traveling as caretaker of some overseas animal shipments. These are interesting travel stories on their own. Also in this book we meet James' children and see them grow up to some degree.

_The Lord God Made Them All_ is a fittingly warm and pleasant conclusion to a really enjoyable series of books.

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5.0 out of 5 stars a beloved memoir, Jan 27 2003

By	Crystal C. Loh (London, ON Canada) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: The Lord God Made Them All (Mass Market Paperback)

James Herriot once again takes you on a magical journey through his whimsical hamlet of Yorkshire Dales, stealing your heart at every stop along the way. Anyone who picks up this book will be immediately captivated by the depth of love and respect for animals that embodies all of Herriot's books. Every character you meet, be it human or animal, will tug your heartstrings in a manner that you never expected from such a humble book whose clear honesty parallels that of the other books in an unforgettable series. You don't have to be an animal crazed lover like me to enjoy the simple joys of this book- it is definitely a cherished read, you won't regret it!

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3.0 out of 5 stars Good compilation of vignettes, Jan 17 2002

By	Westley (Stuck in my head) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Lord God Made Them All (Mass Market Paperback)

I read James Herriot's first four books when I was a child. Now in my 30's, I recently picked up his fifth book. I was struck by how these stories are ostensibly about animals, but say vastly more about their human owners and the need for companionship. Herriot's writing style is appropriately simple and unadorned, which atcually helps increase the impact of his stories. However, his writing can be a bit at times. There really is not a plot, just a selection of stories from his years as a a vet and resident of a small Yorkshire town.

Unfortunately, he jumps around in time a bit too much (from 1947 to the mid-1950s). For example, he includes journal passages from trips he has taken as a vet escorting animals for sale to other countries. These stories are fairly interesting, but don't really belong here and are interspersed between all the other stories, further leading to a lack of context. Overall, a worthwhile, but flawed book that is significantly buoyed by Herriot's obvious love of animals and their owners.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Heck of a Book
James Herriot is a remarkable author. He proves this once again in the last of his set of novels, The Lord God Made Them All. Read more

Published on Nov 17 2000 by Morgan Hotka

5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome!
Well, what can i say? This is one of the books that made me think about changing my job to become a vet! The stories are great, the caracthers are full of life. Read more

Published on Jul 20 2000 by Luis Moura

5.0 out of 5 stars should i laugh or should i cry?
the whole james harriot series: the best use of paper besides the bible! everytime i read these moving books i don't know if i should cry or laugh. Read more

Published on Dec 6 1999 by se7ens

5.0 out of 5 stars James Herriot will win the Heart of any animal lover...
This book is wonderful for any person who is interested in vet medicine or just someone who loves animals. Read more

Published on Feb 14 1999