Book description
James Herriot, strapped into the cockpit of a Tiger Moth trainer, feels
rather out of place, but he hasn't found a new profession and it surely
won't be long before the RAF come round to his point of view... James
Herriot's sixth volume of unforgettable memoirs sees him dreaming of the
day when he can rejoin his wife Helen, little son Jimmy, veterinary
partner Siegfried, the eternal student Tristan - and all the old
Darrowby crows, both two-legged and four. 'He can tell a good story
against himself, and his pleasure in the beauty of the countryside in
which he works is infectious' The Daily Telegraph 'Full of warmth,
wisdom and wit' The Field 'It is a pleasure to be in James Herriot's
company' Observer
James Herriot grew up in Glasgow and qualified as a veterinary
surgeon at Glasgow Veterinary College. Shortly afterwards he took up a
position as an assistant in a North Yorkshire practice where he has
remained, with the exception of his wartime service in the RAF. He is
married with a son who is also a veterinary surgeon and a daughter who
is a doctor.
