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Never Turn Your Back on an Angus Cow : My Life As a Country Vet by Jan Pol (2015, Trade Paperback)
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Product Identifiers
PublisherPenguin Publishing Group
ISBN-101592409121
ISBN-139781592409129
eBay Product ID (ePID)205568725
Product Key Features
Book TitleNever Turn Your Back on an Angus Cow : My Life As a Country Vet
Number of Pages288 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2015
TopicCultural Heritage, Reference, General, Medical, Animals / General
IllustratorYes
GenrePets, Nature, Biography & Autobiography
AuthorJan Pol
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height0.7 in
Item Weight8.6 Oz
Item Length8 in
Item Width5.3 in
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Intended AudienceTrade
Reviews"America's favorite veterinarian." -- Scratch magazine "Nat Geo WILD's #1 series The Incredible Dr. Pol continues to charm audiences and animal lovers everywhere." --TV by the Numbers "There are TV shows that are so simple, so straightforward and so purely American that you can't help but want to stick an apple pie in the oven when they're on. Case in point is the family-friendly, well-made and fun The Incredible Dr. Pol " -- TV First Look "America's favorite veterinarian." -- Scratch magazine "Dr. Pol has dedicated his life to ensuring that the declining population of family farmers stay in business and that their livestock remain healthy and happy." -- PawNation.com "Dr. Pol's vet's-eye view of the world will plunge you up to the armpit in his passion and compassion for all the animals that walk the earth." -- Jim Gorant, author of the New York Times bestseller The Lost Dogs "The story of Dr. Pol and his old-school veterinary practice is as fascinating on the page as it is on TV. Never Turn Your Back on an Angus Cow is an eye-opening glimpse at the many unexpected adventures faced by animals and their people." -- Ken Foster, author of I'm a Good Dog and The Dogs Who Found Me "The Incredible Dr. Pol is awesome." -- Kristen Bell "Dr. Pol really is incredible! His hard work, dedication, and passion for his career comes through the TV, leaving viewers wanting more of the friendly veterinarian." -- Yahoo! TV "Dr. Pol is a no-nonsense, get-'er done kind of vet. Even I learn things when I watch his show!" -- Dr. Michelle Oakley, veterinarian and host of Dr. Oakley, Yukon Vet on Nat Geo WILD, "America's favorite veterinarian." -- Scratch magazine "Nat Geo WILD's #1 series The Incredible Dr. Pol continues to charm audiences and animal lovers everywhere." --TV by the Numbers "There are TV shows that are so simple, so straightforward and so purely American that you can't help but want to stick an apple pie in the oven when they're on. Case in point is the family-friendly, well-made and fun The Incredible Dr. Pol " -- TV First Look "America's favorite veterinarian." -- Scratch magazine "Dr. Pol has dedicated his life to ensuring that the declining population of family farmers stay in business and that their livestock remain healthy and happy." -- PawNation.com "Dr. Pol's vet's-eye view of the world will plunge you up to the armpit in his passion and compassion for all the animals that walk the earth." -- Jim Gorant, author of the New York Times bestseller The Lost Dogs "The story of Dr. Pol and his old-school veterinary practice is as fascinating on the page as it is on TV. Never Turn Your Back on an Angus Cow is an eye-opening glimpse at the many unexpected adventures faced by animals and their people." -- Ken Foster, author of I'm a Good Dog and The Dogs Who Found Me "The Incredible Dr. Pol is awesome." -- Kristen Bell "Dr. Pol really is incredible! His hard work, dedication, and passion for his career comes through the TV, leaving viewers wanting more of the friendly veterinarian." -- Yahoo! TV "Dr. Pol is a no-nonsense, get-'er done kind of vet. Even I learn things when I watch his show!" -- Dr. Michelle Oakley, veterinarian and host of Dr. Oakley, Yukon Vet on Nat Geo WILD, "America's favorite veterinarian." - Scratch magazine "Nat Geo WILD's #1 series The Incredible Dr. Pol continues to charm audiences and animal lovers everywhere." -TV by the Numbers "There are TV shows that are so simple, so straightforward and so purely American that you can't help but want to stick an apple pie in the oven when they're on. Case in point is the family-friendly, well-made and fun The Incredible Dr. Pol " -- TV First Look "America's favorite veterinarian." -- Scratch magazine "Dr. Pol has dedicated his life to ensuring that the declining population of family farmers stay in business and that their livestock remain healthy and happy." -- PawNation.com "Dr. Pol's vet's-eye view of the world will plunge you up to the armpit in his passion and compassion for all the animals that walk the earth." -- Jim Gorant, author of the New York Times bestseller The Lost Dogs "The story of Dr. Pol and his old-school veterinary practice is as fascinating on the page as it is on TV. Never Turn Your Back on an Angus Cow is an eye-opening glimpse at the many unexpected adventures faced by animals and their people." -- Ken Foster, author of I'm a Good Dog and The Dogs Who Found Me "The Incredible Dr. Pol is awesome." -- Kristen Bell "Dr. Pol really is incredible! His hard work, dedication, and passion for his career comes through the TV, leaving viewers wanting more of the friendly veterinarian." -- Yahoo! TV "Dr. Pol is a no-nonsense, get-'er done kind of vet. Even I learn things when I watch his show!" -- Dr. Michelle Oakley, veterinarian and host of Dr. Oakley, Yukon Vet on Nat Geo WILD
Grade FromTwelfth Grade
SynopsisThe star of The Incredible Dr. Pol shares his amusing, and often poignant, tales from his four decades as a vet in rural Michigan. Dr. Jan Pol is not your typical veterinarian. Born and raised the Netherlands on a dairy farm, 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 more than 20,000 patients have ranged from white mice to 2600-pound horses and everything in between. From the time he was twelve 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 shares his own story of growing up surrounded by animals, training to be a vet in the Netherlands, and moving to Michigan to open his first practice in a pre fab house. 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. A sick pet can bring heartache, but a sick cow or horse could threaten the very livelihood of a farmer whose modest profits are dependent on healthy livestock. 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., Born and raised in the Netherlands, Dr Jan Pol is star of the National Geographic television show The Incredible Dr. Pol. He has been treating animals in Michigan since the 1970s. His more than 20,000 patients have ranged from white mice to horses and everything in between. In Never Turn Your Back On An Angus Cow, Dr Pol shares his own story of growing up surrounded by animals, training to be a vet in the Netherlands and moving to Michigan to open his first practice.
LC Classification NumberSF613
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- May 19, 2019Top favorable review
I just couldn't get enough of Dr Pol !!
The book is just like the TV show. Dr Pol talks about different situations and occurrences that he has been involved in over the years. I wanted more at the end of the book !!!Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Jan 24, 2019Top critical review
Enough is enough.
While I love Dr. Pol's tv show, this book is just a seemingly never ending string of brief stories of encounters with unruly animals the Dr. has treated over his many years of practice. Problem is, once you've heard the first 20 or so stories, you've pretty much heard them all. I made it through the first two thirds of the book before I just couldn't take it anymore and gave the book away to my mother in law (she didn't like it either).Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- Jan 29, 2018
Great book!
My 7 year old granddaughter adores the Dr Pol Show, and wants to be a vet when she grows up. I bought this book for her and she loves it! So do I! GREAT reading!!Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- Jul 23, 2019
I miss read the title, I thought it said "Never Turn your Back on an angry cow!
The book itself was in better condition than I had expected. I think the problem is myself, I was expecting something more along the lines of "All Things Great and Small" or "All Things Bright and Beautiful", this book was just lacking in enough humor. Too much repetition so the story was rather boring. Sincerely, Tacktown45Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Jul 05, 2018
You'll Love It!
If you are a fan of Nat Geo's show The Incredible Dr. Pol, you'll love this book. I've seen almost all of his shows and truly enjoyed this book. Well written in a way that will make you not want to put it down. He gives the background of his childhood, family, vet clinic, how the show is filmed....Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- Dec 28, 2021
Dr. Pol fans
If you like his show you will love his book! So interesting to read of his life and work. A true page turner!Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Aug 10, 2018
Amazing book
I enjoy his show and once I saw there was a book had to get. I could not put it down was very facinating how he has came from the netherlands to a wonderful country vet. Highly recommend!Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- Jun 21, 2017
Dr Jan Pol
Absolutely loved this book. Was laughing from beginning to end. A really great read.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- Mar 29, 2018
Dr. Pol, Animal Vet
This is an excellent book that gives more background about the man and his family as then seen on his cable TV show. I highly recommend it for those that love the show.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- Mar 11, 2021
Dr Pol
Good read. Fun book about his lifeVerified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
