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The Animals in My Life: Stories of a Country Vet |  | Author: Grant Kendall
Publisher: Howell Books
Category: Book
List Price: $22.95
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Rating:  5 reviews
Sales Rank: 2450703
Media: Hardcover
Edition: 1
Pages: 211
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.3
Dimensions (in): 9.2 x 6.3 x 0.8
ISBN: 0876057466
Dewey Decimal Number: 636.089092
EAN: 9780876057469
ASIN: 0876057466
Publication Date: July 1996
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Product Description
A wonderful book by a veterinarian with a rare gift for conveying with wit and sensitivity how he feels toward the animals he has encountered in his life and practice, this collection of 25 heartwarming, hilarious, heroic--and all true--stories will appeal to readers of all ages. Illustrations. Glossary.
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| Customer Reviews:
 Animals in my Life March 24, 2008
Hannah J. Smith
This book is a must read for all animal lovers. It quickly made its way to the top of my favorite book list. I couldn't put it down. His stories are hilarious, and heartwarming. It is obvious that he absolutely loved being a vet and being with animals ("Being a vet sure beats working for a living"). I highly, highly recommend this book!
 Animal Lovers Beware! August 4, 2000
4 out of 5 found this review helpful
I purchased this book hoping to fill the void that the passing of James Herriot has left. Grant Kendall's book falls far short of the warm, touchable, expansive writing style of James Herriot. Reading about a day in the life of vet Grant Kendall, I got the feeling that it's just business for him. He describes heart-wrenching situations with a detachment that I find disappointing. While certainly he does no harm to the animals that he serves, his means of expression does not clearly convey that he embraces them with the good brotherly grace of James Herriot. If you are looking to feel good while reading about animals, consider passing this book by. The author provides one painful story without leaving the reader with a speck of hope. That story haunts me still... And incidentally, he *hates* cows.
Excellent Find! May 10, 2000
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I was very sad when James Herriott died, knowing that there would be no more beautiful stories to read. Then along came Grant Kendall! He's funny, articulate, engaging, and a lovely writer. MORE, please!
Very funny and a real page turner January 12, 2000
Robert Clark (New Jersey)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
This is a must read for cabin fever.The stories are short and very humorous.I didnt put it down until I read the last page.
Very heartwarming book about animals. June 8, 1996
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
The Animals in my Life is a very heartwarming book written
in a style that is like sitting on your back porch on a summer
afternoon and listening to your grandfather tell you neat
stories about animals that have personalities. Quite emotional
and yet a feel good book that you will want to read to your
family and for yourself!
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