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Title: Tails of the City: Confessions of a Manhattan Pet Vet
ISBN: 0979338433
Author:
Tom DeVincentis
Publicate Date: 2008-04
Publish: 2008-04
List Price: $25.00
Average Customer Rating: 4.5
Format: Hardcover
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1: Tails of the City: confessions fo a Manhattan Pet Vet
These stories are touching and show a deep love for dogs and cats.
I was a bit disappointed in the writing style, the review I read compared this author to James Herriott who had such a gift for rich description and brilliant character depiction. There was none of that in the Tails book.
The illustrations were most enjoyable.
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2: A Very Enjoyable Read
From the title I would have thought this book was only about Dr. Devincentis patients but he also talks about his own animals. I loved the array of stories and his compassion.
The only reason I didn't give this book five stars is because the arrangement of the last story was sort of out of place. For instance, he talks about his new dog Billie after his previous dog Cotton dies. You are treated to life with Billie through the previous chapters and then in the last chapter he brings you back to how he acquired Billie.
Other than this, the book is an enjoyable and heartwarming read.
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3: Dr Tom should get a PETA award
I almost stopped reading this at Chapter Two which was about the travesty and horror endured by racing horses. It was a difficult read, but as I continued on, I found this crisp little book filled with poignant vignettes of our dear little creature friends, to be actually all about the bigger picture of living in general. It depicted the joys of companionship both animal and human, as well as the anguish and pain of loss. This work speaks to the statement of bittersweetness life brings. It says that because of all the love, the pain will be great but that's in a good way. The author is clear and descriptive, but not fluffy. This is my new mother's day gift to all my friends!
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4: Must read for any dog or cat lover!
The sweetest book I've ever read, plan to purchase several copies as gifts for fellow dog-people! Funny, poignant, lyrical and beautifully written, it's embellished by the splendid graphic work of Bill Charmatz.
It's fortunate for me that one deceased Abyssinian and one lop-sided Lab (Bell's Palsy, tumor,not to mention, kidney issues)have been part of Dr. Tom's patient load for many years.
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5: Confessions of a Manhattan Pet Vet's Client
Dr Tom has been our family vet for as long as I've lived in New York ~ 25 years ~ for beloved, deceased cats Badger, Bobrinne, Kim, Homer, Hobbit and for current loved cats Max and Handsome). Shy, somber, proper and serious, kind yet compassionate ~ Dr Tom SEEMED to focus his complete attention on the pet patients, not the human clients. I was fascinated by the idea that he wrote a book about his experiences as a Pet Vet in New York! Who knew Dr Tom paid very detailed attention to his human clients too!? But he's been watching! And now he shares what he's seen.
His book made me laugh and cry. It is full of wonderful stories with a few sad tails ~ a mix as varied as New York is vibrant. He points our attention to the cycle of life that our pets, with their shorter lives, seem to highlight and illuminate for us.
Buy this book for the animal lovers in your life.
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