A book that is as difficult to categorise as it is easy to read for it's fiction but inspired by the author's (a vet) life. It's also as enchanting as it is funny, and a wonderful page-turner that will delight any animal fan. For all those who remember and loved All Creatures Great and Small you'll be in seventh heaven when reading this and don't just take our word for it. James Herriot's son thinks it's great too! Drawing on his own experiences of working as a vet, the author brings to life a wealth of colourful characters - including the formidable practice receptionist, Beryl, with her one steely eye - and an ark's worth of marvellous animals. This is a book that will be loved by all the family whether they're 11 or 111 so it's the perfect treat on holiday for it can be passed around and loved by all.
Here's a taster from the Foreword by Jim Wight, son of James Herriot and author of The Real James Herriot:
James Herriot became, through his writing, the most famous veterinarian in the world. Two things, to me, stand out as integral to his worldwide success as an author: his books are not just about vets treating animals, they are about people, and he writes about others, not just himself.
Malcolm Welshman's book, Pets in a Pickle, is, too, not just a collection of animals stories. The author paints a vivid picture of many fascinating characters - human and animal - resulting in a most enjoyable and amusing read. The veterinary profession is one enriched by the most interesting and challenging situations, wherein the veterinary surgeon is confronted by a variety of unforgettable characters. MalcolmWelshman's experiences as a young veterinary surgeon, recounted in a most readable way, illustrate this very well. It is often said that vets have little interest in books or TV programmes about other members of their profession. It is regarded as 'old hat', revealing nothing new. I did not find this to be the case with this book. The author describes his early life in practice in a most entertaining way. The book is extremely easy to read and the text gives the reader a most enjoyable insight into the unpredictable but fascinating life of the veterinary surgeon. I wish this book every success.
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