Bradford B. Brown

It is much better to be reading along than riding along as Maine’s Doc Brown races to get to sick animals. There seems to be some impulsive uncontrollable need by customers to fit as much as possible into a house call. Some comments and interactions between vet and client are not considered politically correct today but accurately reflected veterinary practices in the 1960s and 1970s. Readers will chuckle at some stories and wonder what they were thinking in others.

Wow, being a farm animal vet is very physical. Dr Brown is frequently knee deep in mud, excrement or snow (he practiced in Maine) and is also frequently injured by his uncooperative patients. He seems to never say no when he is needed and doesn't let much slow him down. This book was a totally enjoyable read.

Another great collection of stories by Doc Brown of his years as a farm Vet up Maine. He doesn't shy away from describing the scene, the procedures he performed, or the many unique people and animals he met on the way! I'm keeping my fingers crossed for number three!

Really fun, funny, heartwarming, anatomically correct book about life as a Vet in rural Maine during the 60's and 70's. Doc Brown is such a great storyteller--you can completely imagine his patients as well as their (often) wonderful and (occasionally) wacky owners. A great little book!