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All Things Wise and Wonderful

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Non-Fiction Biography & Memoir Biography & Memoir Classics

by James Herriot

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4.39 (20.5K ratings)
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description 448 pages

All Things Wise and Wonderful by James Herriot holds a highly rated rating of 4.39 out of 5, based on 20.5K reader ratings. First published in 1976. The book spans 448 pages.

About All Things Wise and Wonderful

The third volume in the multimillion copy bestselling seriesReaders adored James Herriot's tales of his life as a Yorkshire animal doctor in All Creatures Great and Small and All Things Bright and Beautiful. Now here's a third delightful volume of memoirs rich with Herriot's own brand of humor, insight, and wisdom.In the midst of World War II, James is training for the Royal Air Force, while going home to Yorkshire whenever possible to see his very pregnant wife, Helen. Musing on past adventures through the dales, visiting with old friends, and introducing scores of new and amusing character--animal and human alike--Herriot enthralls with his uncanny ability to spin a most engaging and heartfelt yarn.Millions of readers have delighted in the wonderful storytelling and everyday miracles of James Herriot in the over thirty years since his delightful animal stories were first introduced to the world.

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Author James Herriot
Published 1976
Pages 448
Genres Non-Fiction, Biography & Memoir, Biography & Memoir, Classics
Average Rating 4.39 / 5.00
Total Ratings 20,524

Reader Ratings & Analysis

Rating Overview

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20.5K ratings
With a rating of 4.39, All Things Wise and Wonderful is rated above the global average of 4.17. Compared to its genre average of 4.02, it performs above expectations.

How It Compares

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4.02
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Frequently Asked Questions

What genre is All Things Wise and Wonderful?

All Things Wise and Wonderful is categorized as Non-Fiction, Biography & Memoir, Biography & Memoir, Classics. Its primary genre classification is Biography & Memoir.

Is All Things Wise and Wonderful worth reading?

Based on 20.5K reader ratings, All Things Wise and Wonderful has an average score of 4.39 out of 5.00, which is considered "Highly Rated."

How many pages is All Things Wise and Wonderful?

All Things Wise and Wonderful has 448 pages.

Who wrote All Things Wise and Wonderful?

All Things Wise and Wonderful was written by James Herriot. It was first published in 1976.

What is the ISBN for All Things Wise and Wonderful?

The ISBN-13 for All Things Wise and Wonderful is 9780312335280.0.

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