Short description
With full access to his father's papers, correspondence, manuscripts, and photos, Wight has created a fitting and affectionate tribute to the well-loved vet and author of "All Creatures Great and Small". of photos.
Long description
The day my father died, I lost my best friend . So says Jim Wight of the man who wrote the New York Times bestsellers All Creatures Great and Small and All Things Bright and Beautiful, books that spawned one of the most popular and enduring TV series of all time. This intimate memoir reveals the man born as Alf Wight, his deep devotion to his family, to the countryside, to farmers and their animals, and to his work. It also recounts the real stories behind the funniest episodes in James Herriot's beloved books. With full access to his father's papers, correspondence, manuscripts, and photographs, Jim Wight has created a fitting and affectionate tribute that explores how this intensely private and unassuming man became an icon, recognized the world over.
Review
Inspiring and heartwarming . . . A fascinating look at the man behind the bestselling books that touched so many lives.
--JACK CANFIELD
Author of Chicken Soup for the Soul
Detailed and thorough . . . The real-life models for the colorful characters and incidents in the Herriot books are lovingly explained throughout, making the book feel like an earnest 'making of' documentary.
--The New York Times Book Review