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To: Tax-chick
“All Creatures Great and Small”, by James Herriot

It's nonfiction, about the life of an English country vet in the 1930’s. Funny, warm, and uplifting. I recommend it to animal lovers, and anyone else.

13 posted on 06/27/2014 8:42:20 AM PDT by Leaning Right (Why am I holding this lantern? I am looking for the next Reagan.)
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To: Leaning Right

I first read that in junior high school. It was hard to get through the opening sequence about the calf-delivery, but after that it picked up. It’s amazing how things like that stick with you for 35 years!


19 posted on 06/27/2014 8:45:20 AM PDT by Tax-chick (Let the storm rage on ... the cold never bothered me anyway.)
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To: Leaning Right

Those are lovely books - I have them all and reread them constantly.

I’m reading “The Maligned King,” by Annette Carson, an excellent look at Richard the Third and his contributions to making England a more equitable country. He was an adopted Yorkshireman like James Herriot (Alf Wight).


23 posted on 06/27/2014 8:47:51 AM PDT by miss marmelstein (Richard Lives Yet!)
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To: Leaning Right

You’re right! All of the James Herriot books are enjoyable reading. The BBC series was fairly well done, too.


47 posted on 06/27/2014 8:58:07 AM PDT by knittnmom (Save the earth! It's the only planet with chocolate!)
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To: Leaning Right

I think ACG and Small is one of the very best books I ever read. He is probably the best short story writer ever IMHO. Anyone that can make an intriguing tale out of eating a piece of fat bacon, or not filling out the correct paperwork - the man was a genius.


83 posted on 06/27/2014 9:23:26 AM PDT by I still care (I miss my friends, bagels, and the NYC skyline - but not the taxes. I love the South.)
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To: Leaning Right

I read that years ago. He is a good author and I enjoyed it. May have to see if I can get it for my iPad. Thanks


234 posted on 06/27/2014 9:19:50 PM PDT by MamaB
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