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Never Turn Your Back on an Angus Cow

My Life As a Country Vet

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Never Turn Your Back on an Angus Cow

By: David Fisher, Dr. Jan Pol
Narrated by: Tom Perkins
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Dr. Jan Pol is not your typical veterinarian. Born and raised on a dairy farm in the Netherlands, he is the star of Nat Geo Wild's hit show The Incredible Dr. Pol and has been treating animals in rural Michigan since the 1970s. Dr. Pol's 20,000-plus patients have ranged from white mice to 2,600-pound horses and everything in between. From the time he was 12 years old and helped deliver a litter of piglets on his family's farm to the incredible moments captured on his hit TV show, Dr. Pol has amassed a wealth of stories of what it's like caring for this menagerie of animals. He has established himself as an empathetic yet no-nonsense vet who isn't afraid to make the difficult decisions in order to do what's best for his patients - and their hard-working owners. Reminiscent of the classic books of James Herriot, Never Turn Your Back on an Angus Cow is a charming, fascinating, and funny memoir that will delight animal lovers everywhere.

©2014 Jan Pol and David Fisher (P)2014 Tantor
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entertaining and educational

it took me some time to adjust to the difference in the narrator's voice from Dr. Pol's as all along I was mentally hearing the way Dr. Pol would have said it and wondered if others would pick up on the humor and sarcasm sprinkled throughout the book by Dr. Pol if they had never heard him for themselves. so in places where it seems the Dr. is saying something as if he were harsh or inhumane, believe me he is not, but rather is being sarcastic or humorous ( at least in his attempt). Anyways, excellent book. I am a farmer and learned much from this and enjoyed it all along the way.

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cute good book love the show

if you have seen the show you should read the book. It has a little insight on how the show got started. Dr. Plls history on how he became a vet and well it was very interesting. I enjoyed it very much.

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Love Dr Pol story

Dr Pol is awesome and books and in real life thanks to everyone for putting it together

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great book

I love doctor pol and its amazing to hear his stories it's so fascinating to hear everything he has done and seen

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good book!

loved it! gave more depth to dr pol. good narration. learned a few things also.

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Great listen!

Love his show! He has led such an interesting life! It's a great book and I highly recommend it

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Dr.Pol is always entertaining.

Love the simplistic way of treating animals. Wish the narrator was Dr. Pol. The mid western vet who loves his job. I learn slot from him.

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Same as show- very good

Different way of being in Dr. Pol’s way of life which is wholesome and common sense with humor mixed in. Loved it

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The fun, real stories.

My kids and I loved the book. We loved the show so when I saw there was a book I had to get it.

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One of My Favorites

I look forward to listening to this book again. I loved the partnership with his wife and son. Saddens me to know that people have time and energy to sue people like this wonderful man.

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