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" Inspiring and heartwarming . . . A fascinating look at the man behind the bestselling books that touched so many lives."
--JACK CANFIELD
Author of Chicken Soup for the Soul
" Detailed and thorough . . . The real-life models for the colorful characters and incidents in the Herriot books are lovingly explained throughout, making the book feel like an earnest 'making of' documentary."
--The New York Times Book Review
--JACK CANFIELD
Author of Chicken Soup for the Soul
" Detailed and thorough . . . The real-life models for the colorful characters and incidents in the Herriot books are lovingly explained throughout, making the book feel like an earnest 'making of' documentary."
--The New York Times Book Review
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After qualifying as a vet in 1939, Alf Wight, aka James Herriot, moved to a veterinary practice in Thirsk. He was over fifty when his first book of stories about life as a Yorkshire vet was published, giving birth to some of Yorkshire's most famous and much-loved literary characters. Although he brought fame and fortune to himself and those around him, Alf Wight remained an intensely private person, respected and trusted by those whose animals he cared for, and adored by millions of fans. This illuminating biography reveals the real man behind the title 'The World's Most Famous Vet'.
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35 of 35 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
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
27 of 27 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
It may seem impossible for someone to follow in the steps of Alf Wight, but his son certainly has inherited his fathers ability to write. Although a different style, Jim Wight has managed to portray the life of his father perfectly. His account is both honest and sensitive and captures his enourmous respect for his father.
Jim Wight had an huge amount of information to draw on and more importantly he lived and worked with his father which is a perspective which most biographys lack.
Jim Wight had an huge amount of information to draw on and more importantly he lived and worked with his father which is a perspective which most biographys lack.
An excellent book.
25 of 25 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
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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The Real James Herriot
As a great James Herriot fan I thoroughly enjoyed this Biography written by his son. Once I started it I could not put it down and I loved the way it told about James Herriot's... Read more
Published 1 month ago by E. Lombard
Excelent
Alf Wright was very easy to read, his son has the same gift as his father. I found very interesting and I am still reading it.
Published 2 months ago by P. Williams
The Real James Herriot
It was lovely to read this book, the story behind the stories so to speak. I've read all of the James Herriot books and watched the TV series many times, seen all the films and... Read more
Published 5 months ago by Mrs. C. L. Warrilow
Excellent
Writing about one's father? Not easy, but done by Jim Wight with honesty, perception, love and honesty. Read more
Published 13 months ago by Duncan welby
Absolutely riveting!
I approached this biography with some trepidation. A son writing a book about his beloved father could not be balanced, could it?
How wrong I was. Read more
How wrong I was. Read more
Published 16 months ago by Michael F. Freer
Excellent "read", pity some pages came loose
As an enthusiast of James Herriot's books, I thoroughly enjoyed this biography of him by his son Jim Wight, also a vet, and a similarly engaging and amusng writer. Read more
Published 21 months ago by maggiemay
The book that answered so many questions!
I eventually received this book for Christmas 2009 from my wife but had known about the books existance for sometime, the reason I did not obtain it earlier was for the most part... Read more
Published on 5 Feb 2010 by Simon Cholmondeley
a good read
I have enjoyed the Herriot books for years, both for their humour and also the genuine affection the writer showed for his subject. Read more
Published on 4 Jan 2010 by J. Kirk
The real Deal
If you have ever read a biography and regretted it for letting you into the darker side of a great man, then fear not, this is not one of those biographies. Read more
Published on 28 Sep 2009 by C. W. Ellwood
James, Siegfried, Tristan & Co. - What was it really like?
Was Siegfried really like that? And Tristan? Alf Wight ("James Herriot") based his stories on true events and real people. Read more
Published on 19 Aug 2009 by Uwe Johann
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