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title: "The Real James Herriot: A Memoir of My Father"
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# The Real James Herriot: A Memoir of My Father

**Brand:** james wight
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The Real James Herriot: A Memoir of My Father

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars







  
  
    An Excellent and Sensitive Read
  

*by S***N on Reviewed in the United States on October 3, 2019*

This book is a real delight. I am sure that most readers are very familiar with James Herriot books. His books are a delight to read and are all written in the first person. This memoir, written by Jim Wight, who, like his father, is a veterinary surgeon. He relates how his father began his career and was an incredible human being, mild-mannered and modest. Alf Wight considered himself a veterinary surgeon first and an accomplished author second. He received many distinguished professional honours for his dedication to his profession and for his writing.Alf Wight’s pseudonym James Herriot was adopted and all his stories are written under that name. His books are timeless and he based his stories on the animals he treated and their owners. Jim Wight writes of the time since his father qualified and his wonderful devotion to his patients and their owners. It was a different era in veterinary science when antibiotics and steroids were still unknown, yet he adapted well to the later developments in his profession.James Herriot stories can still be enjoyed to this day despite the fact that the times have changed, but human nature still remains the same. Even when one picks up a James Herriot book of stories, each story is a gem and one can reread them even after so many years since they were written and enjoy them just as much as one did many years ago.Alf Wight’s love of animals and humans are well described in this book including the many honours he had received. He was a gentleman with many interests. Reading avidly, writing as well as being a great lover of sport and classical music. Apart from that, the reader also gets an insight into the veterinary profession as well as some of the colleagues and friends of Alf Wight, who were played such an important part in his life.This book was written in 1999 and it is really a great and interesting read. Here we experience the author, Jim Wight’s admiration for his father, his modesty, love of his wife (the author’s mother, Joan) and family that play such an important part in the wonderful personality of the talented Alf Wight.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars







  
  
    Wonderful Book!
  

*by D***S on Reviewed in the United States on November 16, 2024*

I devoured every one of the books as a much younger married woman.  Now, as an old widow, I have 're-read and watched this beautiful series on TV with relish.  My husband and I went to the Yorkshire Dales in the early 90's, but only to see the country, not to disturb their privacy.  It was truly a gorgeous place, and I am so grateful to have been able to see the beauty.  I would like to thank you for writing this book for all of us who for so many years have felt that we  know your father and so appreciate him and what he has done.  Donna Ellis, Phoenix, Arizona

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars







  
  
    Essential Read for Herriot Fans
  

*by R***G on Reviewed in the United States on October 27, 2024*

Terrific biography with many interesting insights to his best stories, from one of the recurring characters. Son Jimmy has his father’s writing gift!

## Frequently Bought Together

- The Real James Herriot: A Memoir of My Father
- THE COMPLETE JAMES HERRIOT Box Set 1-8
- James Herriot's Treasury for Children: Warm and Joyful Tales by the Author of All Creatures Great and Small

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