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Birth in a Chicken House: A Collection of Stories |  | Author: James Lucas DVM
Creator: Michael Lynch
Publisher: Stone Tablets
Category: Book
List Price: $19.95
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Rating:  5 reviews
Sales Rank: 1826419
Media: Hardcover
Edition: 1
Pages: 280
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.2
Dimensions (in): 8.8 x 5.7 x 0.9
ISBN: 0967182301
Dewey Decimal Number: 636.089092
EAN: 9780967182308
ASIN: 0967182301
Publication Date: August 1999
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Product Description
Dr. Lucas takes you on his journey depicting the beauty and serenity of Southern Iowa, the memorable characters and unheard of experiences. Relive humorous day-to-day stories of this small town veterinarian dealing with people and animals alike. This is the story of his family and the career he chose which fulfilled his goal of love for the country, animals, people and life. Dr. James Lucas was born and raised on a farm in Southern Iowa. In his early high school years, he vowed to go to veterinary college and return to his hometown to provide veterinary service. He later married his high school sweetheart who also made the promise to make this life's goal with him. Dr. Lucas spent 36 years in the veterinary medical field. In 1986, he was diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease causing him to take an early retirement, yet allowing him to retell his stories. A portion of the proceeds from this book will go to benefit the American Parkinson's Disease Association, Nebraska Chapter. This chapter includes the states of Iowa, Nebraska, Kansas and South Dakota.
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Fun, educational and entertaining September 20, 2004
Doktor Dan (Omaha, NE)
I was hopeful I'd enjoy this book when I purchased it, and it more than exceeded my expectations. As a physician, I found myself almost entranced as I read about the adventures of Dr. Lucas. The best part is, though, that you don't have to be a vet or a doc to thouroughly love this book.
True life of a rural veterinarian October 19, 2000
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
As a farm kid and a veterinary student, I found this book to be extremely realistic and funny. I enjoyed his stories recalling veterinary school and farm calls. Dr. Lucas tells it how it is. It is a good eye opener for people interested in large animal veterinary medicine and the life one has because of it. If you come from a farm you will certainly enjoy this book.
Perceptive, funny, wonderful reading. July 3, 2000
Midwest Book Review (Oregon, WI USA)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
James Lucas is a seasoned veterinarian playing his trade in southern Iowa for more than 36 years. He kept notes of his experiences with the people and animals he encountered throughout his career. In Birth In A Chicken House, Lucas draws upon those personal reminiscences to spin out his humorous true-life tales that will engage the reader's rapt attention from first page to last. Highly recommended reading for anyone who loves a good yarn well told, Birth In A Chicken House provides perceptive and very funny descriptions of the animals and culture, the beauty and history of a rural farming community, and the dedicated veterinarian that served their needs.
a must for short-story lovers who need a laugh November 21, 1999
jk stensland (stens@forbin.com) (iowa)
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
Birth in a Chicken House is a great read for anyone who has experienced life in a rural setting, and it's a must read for anyone in the 50s' plus era. As you read the stories, it's as if Dr. Lucas is sitting across the table from you telling a story. He writes it just like it happened. I found myself laughing out loud many, many times as he related his personal accounts of people and animals...I think almost everyone can identify with his experiences. The short story format makes it a great book for busy people to pick up for a few minutes and read a story. However, once you start reading it, you'll probably not want to put it down.
 comical view from a small- town veterinarian August 7, 1999
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I enjoyed reading Dr. Lucas' book about life in rural Iowa . The book touched on all the human emotions . I laughed many times throughout the book, yet I also found myself close to tears . Dr. Lucas portrays an honest , uncensored look at life as a veterinarian. A real eye-opener to the good , country life that many people are looking for.
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