My Uncle Arch And Other People by Bill Scot, this book is unique

This book is the only one of its kind that I have ever read. It has two parts, both containing a collection of short stories. The main character of all the stories of first part is Uncle Arch. Ideally, the first part is named my Uncle Arch. These stories bear some resemblance to ‘Manchosen's Travels’. The author tells of uncle Arch going on hilarious adventures. The incidents are so outrageously exaggerated that the reader can not help roar with laughter.
The second part of the book, named ‘Other People’ couldn’t have been more different. It is a collection of nicely written stories involving real life characters in real life incidents. These stories show what a broad understanding the author has had of human nature, acquired through the encounters of his own life, working as an anti aircraft gunner, prospector, cane cutter, steam engine driver, seaman, and an author and a journalist.
This book is such a fine blend of light and in-depth reading. It is one of those books that has a special place in my heart.

Let Sleeping Vets Lie, Be Prepared To Roar With Laughter!

Let sleeping vets lie, is a self written autobiography by James Herriot, a veterinary surgeon who used to practice in Yorkshire Dale. In this book, the author puts his own experience as a vet in to words.

The most prominent feature of this book the humor it generates. James Herriot expresses so finely the funny aspects of the behaviors of his animal clients, their masters, and even himself! His ability to look at his own self with humor is significant.

One other thing I like about this book is the way it puts the beauty of the Dale before the reader. After reading the book I was so tempted that looked up some videos of the Dale in you tube, only to be more fascinated and determined to visit the place some day.

This book is not entirely a light read though. It’s very apparent that the author had a very caring feeling about the folks and animals of the Dale, letting the reader know of all the hardships of live stock keeping and how those folks show courage, patients, determination, in facing them.

This book has a therapeutic quality. It can take the troubles off your mind, make you laugh, make you relaxed. Why don’t you give it a try?