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  • Crowded in the Middle of Nowhere: Tales of Humor and Healing from Rural America

  • By: Dr. Bo Brock
  • Narrated by: Lewis Arlt
  • Length: 7 hrs and 23 mins
  • 4.8 out of 5 stars (127 ratings)

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Crowded in the Middle of Nowhere: Tales of Humor and Healing from Rural America

By: Dr. Bo Brock
Narrated by: Lewis Arlt
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Benjamin Franklin Award GOLD Winner in Humor.

Crowded in the Middle of Nowhere: Tales of Humor and Healing from Rural America is a collection of humorous and poignant stories from a veterinarian in a small, dusty farming and ranching community in rural West Texas. Dr. Brock gives you an intimate look into his small-town and big-hearted perspective on life, animals, and their owners. His unique perspective and tales of doctoring beloved pets, cantankerous livestock, and occasionally their owners will make you smile, laugh, cry, and evoke every other emotion under the sun.

©2014 Dr. Bo Brock (P)2018 Dr. Bo Brock
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captivating

One of the few audiobooks that I couldn’t wait to get back to and finish up. Captures the essence of relationships between people and animals in small towns.

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Wonderful book my favorite

This is the most enjoyable book I’ve read in years I hope I can find more by this author he has a wonderful way of describing situations that are so interesting and humorous at the same time. If the world was filed with people like this it would be wonderful peaceful intelligent and kind. He has a wonderful way of passing on knowledge to the next generation hat no one else has and we sure can use it.

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Good life lessons

Lessons to apply in life from animals to us through the bond they have with humans .

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Best ever!

Delightful and engaging. Simply the best reading I have ever listened to. Thank you for sharing your life and your stories! From a very satisfied grad of tu!

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good humor about real life situations

Thank you for the inside look into the life of a country vet: the good, the bad, and the surprisingly funny/real stories of someone growing into their profession and learning along the way--all those things they don't tell you in the books. A fun listen told in short anecdotes that don't each require a huge time commitment. Just what I needed!

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Awesome Story!!

Interesting book full of life, character and the love and bond between humans and animals. Thanks Bo Brock for letting us in on these awesome stories!!

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Incredible Book and Narrator Lewis Arlt

This book is terrific in so many ways. The American wit and wisdom is so refreshing as are the stories. What really makes the book is the narrator Lewis Arlt. He literally makes you believe you are sitting across from and listening to a country vet from Texas reminisce about his life. I listen to so many books and in my opinion the narrator makes it or breaks it. If you have listened to the Remains of the Day narrated by Simon Prebble you know what I mean. Lewis Arlt is in that rarefied class and this book is a gem.

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exceptional

one of the best books I've listened to! Shades of James Herriott! Well written and performed! Tears and laughter throughout. More!

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Farmgirl loved this book!

I grew up on a farm and read James Herriot books. This was so great to listen to as it was amusing but also a slice of reality of what it's like to be a vet in a rural area. The person who read it has that Texas twang and brings the voices of people Dr. Brock meets alive. It helps transport me to another world, definitely needed during these times.


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Good book.

Some funny stories. Living in Texas I can relate to the challenges. I recommend this book to anyone with an interest in the veterinarian field.

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