Written by his son and read by christopher timothy this is the audiobook biography of alf wight, aka james herriot. Real james herriot wight, james 9780345434906 amazon. Taped with the first portable video camerasrecorders then on the market. Herriot continues the rich and rewarding daytoday life of a smalltown veterinarian, and we journey with him across the dales, meeting a whole new cast of unforgettable characters humans, dogs, horses, lambs, parakeets all of them drawn with the same infinite fascination, affection and insight that made james herriot one of the most beloved authors of our time.
When i was able to purchase it on audible, i hoped that the audio version would live up to my memories of when i read it years ago. James herriot, or to use his real name, alf wight, is one of the bestloved british authors of all time. All creatures great and small by james herriotaudiobook excerpt. I remember having loved both at the time, and i very much enjoyed catching up with herriot again. The book presents alf wight herriots real name very sensitively, but also warts and all, though they were not many. James herriot, as many know, was alf wights pen name. Browse audiobooks written by james herriot sorted by.
All creatures great and small audible audio edition. Mar 01, 2003 these are the stories that catapulted james herriot to literary fame. All creatures great and small the real james herriot. James herriot became a published author in 1970 with the book if only they could talk. Read the real james herriot a memoir of my father by james wight available from rakuten kobo. Pdf download the real james herriot free unquote books.
Oct 26, 2000 fear not the real james herriot is as lovely as you hoped he was, just as the real siegfried is as eccentric and the real tristan as charming. The book he gave me that day was all creatures great and small. From the springtime frolic of oscar, catabouttown to the yuletide warmth of the christmas day kitten, these stories are perennial favorites, and this new complete edition will make a wonderful gift for all listeners, great and small. Buy james herriot audio books and get the best deals. All creatures great and small by james herriot audiobook excerpt. The authorized biography new ed by wight, jim isbn. James herriots books were adapted into a movie titled all creatures great and small in 1975, as well as a long running series of the same name which aired on bbc television. The book is a combination of james herriot s first two semiautobiographical books, originally published in the u. James herriot grew up in glasgow and qualified as a veterinary surgeon at glasgow veterinary college. Christopher timothy noone is better placed to write the biography of alf wight, alias james herriot, than his son, who worked alongside him. Jun 16, 2016 james herriot, or to use his real name, alf wight, is one of the bestloved british authors of all time. Herriot has become one of the most universally loved authors of our time. Available for the first time on cd, ten more delightful stories from the pen of the worlds most beloved veterinariana perfect gift book guaranteed to delight the yorkshire vets worldwide legions of fans. Listen to this audiobook excerpt from james herriot s classic book all creatures great and small.
Warm and joyful tales by the author of all creatures great and small by james herriot duration. You will laugh, you will cry and sometimes you will find yourself nodding in agreement. Shortly afterwards he took up a position as an assistant in a north yorkshire practice where he remained, with the exception of his wartime service in the raf, until his death in 1995. Herriots world was not dedicated merely to animals or to humans, or to work or to his family, but to lifeall creatures, great and small. James herriot is currently considered a single author. All creatures great and small the real james herriot author alf wight. James herriots treasury for children collects all of the beloved veterinarians delightful tales for young listeners. When this book was first published, it was merely a simple volume of memoirs by an unknown scottish veterinarian.
Order of james herriot books james herriot is the pen name of english author james alfred wight 19161995, who wrote about his experiences working as a vet. The book series focuses on the adventures of veterinary surgeon james herriot, and are set in the fictional town of darrowby, based on a combination of thirsk, richmond, leyburn and middleham. The real james herriot jim wight, christopher timothy on. All creatures great and small covers herriot s first couple of years in the dales. In the books james herriot works with fellow veterinary surgeons, siegfried and tristan farnon, based on real life counterparts, donald sinclair and his. He had always wanted to write, but his time was consumed by his work. Download and enjoy your favorite james herriot audiobooks instantly today to your mobile phone, tablet, laptop or desktop at.
Aug 12, 2016 a brief visit with james herriot alfred wight at his veterinary clinic in thirsk, england in 1981. Darrowby was immortalized in herriots bestselling books. I watched the tv show whan i was young, and read a few of the books when i was at school. His bestselling books have sold more than twenty million copies in the english language. Moves from his childhood through his veterinary school years and provides more fact about wights life as a vet than the somewhat fictionalized pieces seen in his books. James wight, son of the famous james herriot, does an admirable job of filling in the often less than idyllic realworld background for an idyllic life and phenomenal literary success, without spoiling the effect of a humble, sensitive, and rewarding life. James herriot james herriot s treasury for children. Alf wight qualified as a vet in 1939 and later he accepted a job in the. James herriot james herriots treasury for children. When worldfamous veterinary surgeon james herriot died in 1995, the bestselling yorkshire country animal doctor was known to millions of fans through his books and the tv series all creatures great a. Writing autobiographical stories of his days as a vet in the yorkshire dales, herriot. The authorized biography audio published december 10th 1999 by macmillan audio abridged, audio, 3 pages. All creatures great and small the real james herriot author.
The book is a combination of james herriots first two semiautobiographical books, originally published in the u. This is a poignant and earthy memoir of a man beloved by his family and friends as much as by his countless thousands of fans the world over. Darrowby was immortalized in herriot s bestselling books. James herriot 19161995 was the pen name of james alfred alf wight, an english veterinarian whose tales of veterinary practice and country life have. The real james herriot ebook by james wight rakuten kobo. Fear not the real james herriot is as lovely as you hoped he was, just as the real siegfried is as eccentric and the real tristan as charming. Christopher timothy noone is better placed to write the biography of alf wight alias james herriot, than his son, who worked alongside him. These are the stories that catapulted james herriot to literary fame. But within a year, the book became recognized as a masterpiece.
His familiar tramping of the characters and herriots words makes him the perfect choice to read this veneration. A glowing and appreciative homage to the late great alfred wight who penned the absolutely delightful all creatures great and small series under the pseudonym of james herriot by his son and fellow veterinarian james wight, and while the author might not possess the same power of penmanship that his father had, the real james herriot. Memorable selections from james herriots books that became the basis for the bbcpbs popular comedydrama series, all creatures great and small with christopher timothy as james herriot. He was the author of bestselling books like all creatures great and small, which went on to become a wildly successful tv series in the 1970s. The ballad of songbirds and snakes from the author that brought you the hunger games, reenter the world of panem again sixtyfour years before the events of the original series. Books by james herriot national library service for the. James herriot audio books, best sellers, author bio. The real name of my fathers lifelong partner, better known to the millions of james herriot fans as siegfried farnon, and the pivotal character running throughout his books. A brief visit with james herriot alfred wight at his veterinary clinic in thirsk, england in 1981. All creatures great and small james herriot macmillan. No one is better poised to write the biography of james herriot than the son who worked alongside him in the yorkshire veterinary practice when herriot became an internationally bestselling author.
His final published work, published posthumously, was james herriots yorkshire revisited in 1999. Alf wight, a modest scottish writer, better known as james herriot, wrote books that became worldwide best sellers, films, audiobooks, and a muchloved television show. James alfred wight, obe, frcvs 3 october 1916 23 february 1995, known by the pen name james herriot, was a british veterinary surgeon and writer who used his many years of experiences as a veterinary surgeon to write a series of books consisting of stories about animals and their owners. Warm and joyful tales by the author of all creatures great and small by james herriot, ruth brown, et al. Offers a glimpse into the life of alf wight, known as james herriot.
Delaware county district library ohio scanned in china. Theres only more depth here, a little bit of unpicking stories that were merged to create the books youve already no doubt read, and a few sad passages of things that were left out. In the life of a country vet, graham lord has written a detailed and affectionate biography of this remarkable man. I am delighted by these audio books james herriot is my favorite author and his books are my favorite to read its a real treat to be able to lie. It instantly became one of my favorites, and i subsequently devoured many of james herriots books.
This book is the life story of james herriot, whose real name was alf wight, written by his son, and it was a seriously delightful book. In the books james herriot works with fellow veterinary surgeons, siegfried and tristan farnon, based on reallife counterparts, donald sinclair and his brother brian sinclair respectively. Warm and joyful tales by the author of all creatures great and small by. His son, jim wight, upon his fathers death, composed a tribute to a man we all thought we knew in the real james herriot. The james herriot collection audio cd audiobook, unabridged. Jan 01, 1999 a glowing and appreciative homage to the late great alfred wight who penned the absolutely delightful all creatures great and small series under the pseudonym of james herriot by his son and fellow veterinarian james wight, and while the author might not possess the same power of penmanship that his father had, the real james herriot. Listen to this audiobook excerpt from james herriots classic book all creatures great and small. James herriot has to be one of the most beloved authors in history, and the delightful thing about this book is that it shows the person behind the books was just as good as the books. The abridged audio version is narrated by tvs james herriot, actor christopher timothy. James herriots animal stories audiobook listen instantly.
Explore books by james herriot with our selection at. The stories feel so real, but apparently are loosely based on real events and. Apr 12, 2000 james herriot, as many know, was alf wights pen name. Theres only more depth here, a little bit of unpicking stories that were merged to create the books youve already no doubt read, and a. All creatures great and small is a british television series based on the books of the british veterinary surgeon alf wight, who wrote under the pseudonym james herriot. Each chapter can be read separately because each one has its own stor. Below is a list of james herriots books in order of when they were originally published. James herriot is a wonderful story teller and the best thing is you dont have to read the books in one sitting. I am a sceptic by nature but that extraordinary, almost supernatural episode swayed my decision to accept the challenge of writing the story of my fathers life. A memoir of my father truly provides a sweet and loving. He was the author of bestselling books like all creatures great and small, which went on.
All creatures great and small audiobook by james herriot. The story of how the young vet later traveled to the small yorkshire town of thirsk, aka darrowby, to take the job of assistant vet is one that is well known through james herriots internationally celebrated books and the popular all creatures great and small television series. See all books authored by james herriot, including james herriots treasury for children. In 1977, the bbc tasked producer bill sellars with the creation of a television series from herriots first two novels, if only they could talk and it. If one or more works are by a distinct, homonymous authors, go ahead and split the author. James herriots son jim wight has written an outstanding, warmly written book that provides real insight into the wonderful human being behind the famous author james herriot that millions of us love. Bestseller this month, title az, title za, release date newest first, highest rated. The bbc also developed a three part drama in 2010 titled young james herriot which utilized case notes and diaries to tell the story of the author. When you enter the world of james herriots animal stories, youll share his wonder and. James herriot books list of books by author james herriot. James wight, son of the famous james herriot, does an admirable job of filling in the often less than idyllic real world background for an idyllic life and phenomenal literary success, without spoiling the effect of a humble, sensitive, and rewarding life. The story of how the young vet later traveled to the small yorkshire town of thirsk, aka darrowby, to take the job of assistant vet is one that is well known through james herriot s internationally celebrated books and the popular all creatures great and small television series. The real james herriot is a friendly book punctuated by passages that reaffirm our trust in the old axiom that a smile warms two hearts.