All Creatures Great and Small

I read this series way back when I was just a young thing, after viewing the wonderful PBS series of the late 1970s.

Several things prompted my reread of this book. I was reminded of the book when I saw friend Bryan from An Unfinished Person was reading this book. Then I saw this book on a list of mood-boosting books. And then I saw that a new video series made from this book was coming to PBS in early 2021. Now a question remained: Would this book live up to my memories of it?

Yes, it did. Feeling low? Read these stories of old-time veterinary care set in the Yorkshire Dales back before World War II, and I assure you that you will feel a little bit better. It's the perfect book for the distracted, with each chapter a complete or almost-complete story. It is the perfect book for those who are feeling sad with cheery humor. It's the perfect book for those who are downhearted with its stories of thoughtful care of the animals and hardworking farmers and villagers.

Highly recommended.