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“Fabulous…The best veterinary book that’s been written since All Creatures Great and Small.” Oregonian (Portland, Oregon)
“Combining
a compassionate bedside manner with cutting-edge technology, Trout takes
readers on a twenty-four-hour roller-coaster ride…Humorous, winning, and wise, Tell Me Where It Hurts is an inside look
at a fascinating profession.” Barnes&Noble.com
“Shows how
the daily life of a veterinarian requires the ability to be a social worker, a
psychologist, a grief counselor, mentor, carpenter, plumber, cosmetologist,
athletic coach, magician, grim reaper, and, occasionally, guardian angel.” Publishers Weekly
“Simon
Vance adeptly captures the mixture of pulse-pounding drama, heartfelt emotion,
and sarcastic humor in Trout’s lively writing…Trout’s dedication and love of animals
come through.” AudioFile
“With
refreshing frankness, Trout offers lucid observations on animal-human
relationships…Trout thoughtfully considers the myriad of treatment options available
for twenty-first-century pets, the impact of technology on the veterinary
profession, and larger ethical and quality-of-life issues. Recommended for all
libraries.” Library Journal
“Far from the rustic environs of James Herriot’s Yorkshire Dales comes an equally heartwarming, yet high-tech, memoir of a veterinarian…[Trout] writes
with equal facility of the clinical side of animal surgery and the emotional
side of the human bond with animals…An addictively readable chronicle of what it means
to be a veterinarian today.” Booklist
“A
seasoned veterinarian shares some memorable cases…[Includes] a lively discussion of euthanasia, a high point in the book.” Kirkus Reviews
“With
Vance’s smooth delivery, Trout’s informative asides about the state of his
often romanticized and largely misunderstood profession flow nicely into the
action. The dramatic tension reaches a climax worthy of ER or Grey’s Anatomy, and
Vance’s portrayal of one family soap opera, featuring a lonely widower hoping
for a miracle to save the life of his beloved German shepherd…proves especially
electrifying.” Publishers Weekly (audio review)