The Real James Herriot: The Authorized Biography
by Jim Wight
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Manufacturer: Penguin
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Binding: Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 920
EAN: 9780140268812
ISBN: 0140268812
Label: Penguin
Number Of Pages: 384
Publication Date: 2000-10-26
Publisher: Penguin
Studio: Penguin
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Summary: Blood is thicker than water.
Comment: If you're interested in this book and you're reading this review it's very likely that you've already read all of James Herriot's extraordinary adventures and deeply enjoyed them, as I did. If so, you won't be disappointed by this fascinating journey into his life, written by his son Jim with a style so brisk and lively that it has very little to envy to his father's. I read James Herriot's books more than 10 years ago, but this biography just brought back all the pleasure of that reading. Of course, it's not a very impartial biography, nor it would be logical to expect it from a son. But if you're not in search of truth at all costs but just of an overall accurate count of James Herriot's life, if you want to know why he chose a pen name and why that pen name, if you want to know the amazing story behind the escalation of an ordinary country vet to the peak of success as a writer... then buy this book, sit comfortably in your armchair and prepare to relax.
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Summary: Thankyou for writing this book.
Comment: I thoroughly enjoyed this book. Many times I laughed, a few times I cried and so many memories were awakened. I did not want to finish the book as it was such a joy and I knew that it could only end unhappily. The real James Herriot was portrayed wonderfully and a person who we could all learn something from. The pictures were lovely, I wished that there could have been more.
This was a lovely book about people, yorkshire, relationships, family and of course a few animals.
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Summary: A good prospect for Christmas
Comment: This is an excellent biography of a country vet and an ideal present for anyone who has enjoyed the James Herriot stories. Rather similar to the Herriot tales, though more uproarious, is 'Pets in Prospect' by new author Malcolm D. Welshman. Perhaps there's the prospect of MDW's daughter writing his biography one day in a similar vein to Jim Wight's tribute to his father. Should be just as good a read!
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Summary: A son's tribute
Comment: Any man who has lost a beloved father will identify with the sentiments of the author in wanting to pay tribute to the man who has gone. I went to school with the Wight children and knew James and his partner professionally before they were famous. I found Jim's book true to life and very moving.
I was surprised to learn that the famous vet had no professional detachment whatsoever when it came to his own dogs.
But what moved me most was his own perceived inability to express his love to his son. A man may be a brilliant communicator in print yet fail to express himself to his own child.
I am forever indebted to James for bringing my Yorkshire home back to life when I lived thousands of miles away. I am indebted to Jim for a fine biography of a great man. and a reminder to be open emotionally with one's children
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Summary: A real inspirational story of a grand fella!
Comment: Having grown up with the TV series, and revisited the programmes thanks to Satellite TV in the UK - I thought I would read the book about the real man, behind James Herriot. I read a wonderful story about what is possible if you have a passion for something and try hard enough in life. However, I was most touched with a man who at heart did not seek fame, he just wanted to be a good vet, a wonderful father to his children and grandchildren and a loving husband. I believe that in the book you soon discover that Alf Wight was all of those. A great read, and a pleasure to know more about the man behind James Herriott. A must read for fans of the books or the TV series.
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