"With James Herriot, Mitzi Brunsdale contributes the first full-length literary study of this beloved writer. Arguing that central to Herriot's writing is the morality underlying his seemingly simple tales, the book combines a lively writing style with a balanced critical appraisal to evaluate the writer's life and works." "Organizing her material in 10 chapters, Brunsdale first presents an engaging biographical portrait of her subject and then discusses...