James Herriot's Favorite Dog Stories

Name: James Herriot's Favorite Dog Stories
Brand: Macmillan Audio
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.14 (7 reviews)
Author: James Herriot
ISBN: 9781593972400

Author: James Herriot

Narrator: Christopher Timothy

Unabridged: 3 hr 1 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Macmillan Audio

Published: 03/01/2003

Categories: Nonfiction, Pets

Synopsis

In this very special collection of favorite stories about dogs great and small, James Herriot tells us about his own dogs and all the wonderful people and animals we have come to love so much. Fifty memorable tales move us to both laughter and tears, and Herriot's personal introduction and notes make this tribute by a master storyteller to man's best friend a book to be treasured for many years to come.

About Christopher Timothy

Christopher Timothy starred as James Herriot in All Creatures Great and Small, the internationally renowned BBC television series based on Herriot’s work. A veteran of stage, screen, and television, he is a winner of the prestigious Sir John Gielgud Scholarship and the Sir Laurence Olivier Award. He also co-produced and starred in a critically acclaimed film version of James Herriot’s Yorkshire. Christopher has also appeared on screen in The Bill, Doctors, Casualty, and Hamlet, to name a few, and has done voiceovers for the BBC and The Sun. He narrated a number of titles by James Herriot for Macmillan Audio, including the Earphones Award-winning All Things Wise and Wonderful.

About James Herriot

James Herriot (1916-1995) was the bestselling author of memoirs including All Creatures Great and Small, All Things Bright and Beautiful, All Things Wise and Wonderful, The Lord God Made Them All, and Every Living Thing. At age 23, Herriot qualified for veterinary practice with the Glasgow Veterinary College, and moved to the town of Thirsk in Yorkshire to work in a rural practice. He would live in, work in, and write about the region for the rest of his life. Though he dreamed for years of writing a book, his veterinary work and his family kept him busy, and he did not start writing until the age of 50. In 1979, he was awarded the title Order of the British Empire (OBE). His veterinary practice in Yorkshire, England, is now tended by his son, Jim Wight.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Kelly on June 19, 2024

I am a big animal lover, especially love dogs !!! Some of these stories were heartbreaking but one of my most memorable books. I have read James Herriot books since I was about 15, moving onto audiobook because I adore Christopher Timothy as narrator. Don’t miss out if you love dogs and read all his......more

Goodreads review by Jean on December 08, 2017

I have a stack of very long books to read. They seem a bit overwhelming for me to start at this time of year. Therefore, I turned to some of my favorite short stories that have always helped me unwind and they leave me feeling good. This book is a collection of stories about dogs. The dogs range from......more

Goodreads review by Hákon on May 05, 2020

Some people, not all, but some find their shelf in life, that place where they can use their interests, passion for work, and actually like what they do. I think James Herriot really found that place. In fact he found two shelves where he was very good. He was a vet, and he wrote about animals with......more

Goodreads review by Sophie on March 13, 2025

I've Read some of Herriot's books of his life as a vet in the Yorkshire sales many times. They still make me laugh out loud. Can't recommend this author enough.......more

Goodreads review by Sharon on April 14, 2019

This is a beautiful collection of dog tales by James Herriot. I have read other stories written by James Herriot and they have all been enjoyable as was this book. As a vet, James comes across varies dog breeds all of whom have different troubles that need attending to. And who better to attend to t......more

Quotes

“His message is affectionate, and his four-footed creatures are irresistible.” —Time

“Herriot's skill as a storyteller is classic.” —Detroit Free Press

“For Herriot fans, it's like meeting old friends.” —Publishers Weekly

“No doubt if cows could talk, they'd sound just like Dale.” —Scholastic Parent & Child, one of Parent & Child's Top 2008 Holiday Picks