Birth in a Chicken House: A Collection of Stories
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| Rating | : | 4.82 (897 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0967182301 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 280 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 0000-00-00 |
| Language | : | English |
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Dr. A portion of the proceeds from this book will go to benefit the American Parkinson's Disease Association, Nebraska Chapter. Dr. This chapter includes the states of Iowa, Nebraska, Kansas and South Dakota.. James Lucas was born and raised on a farm in Southern Iowa. Relive humorous day-to-day stories of this small town veterinarian dealing with people and animals alike. In his early high school years, he vowed to go to veterinary college and return to his hometown to provide veterinary service. Lucas takes you on his journey depicting the beauty and serenity of Southern Iowa, the memorable characters and unheard of experiences. Lucas spent 36 years in the veterinary medical field. In 1986, he was diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease causing him to take an early retirement, yet allowing him to retell his stories. This is the story of his family and the career he chose which fulfilled his goal of love for the country, animals, people and life. Dr. He later married his high school sweetheart who also made the promise to make this life's goal with him
"NO Clue. This was a gift to someone else." according to jipsii M'Sina. NO Clue. This was a gift to someone else.. "Not an easy job" according to Jill Bemis. Sometime humorous and sometimes sad stories based on real life experience of veterinarian James Lucas. The short 1-2 page tales make this an easy read when you only little time free for reading.. "Perceptive, funny, wonderful reading." according to Midwest Book Review. James Lucas is a seasoned veterinarian playing his trade in southern Iowa for more than Perceptive, funny, wonderful reading. James Lucas is a seasoned veterinarian playing his trade in southern Iowa for more than 36 years. He kept notes of his experiences with the people and animals he encountered throughout his career. In Birth In A Chicken House, Lucas draws upon those personal reminiscences to spin out his humorous true-life tales that will engage the reader's rapt attention f. 6 years. He kept notes of his experiences with the people and animals he encountered throughout his career. In Birth In A Chicken House, Lucas draws upon those personal reminiscences to spin out his humorous true-life tales that will engage the reader's rapt attention f
It's time to laugh and Birth in a Chicken House will do just that! Remember the time you tried to help pull another person's vehicle? How about the first dent in your brand new car? All you needed was a good night's sleep and those dogs across the way won't hush for even a second! From large animals to small and people of all walks of life, you will be able to relate to the stories. From the Publisher Dr Lucas kept notes of his experiences about the people and animals he worked with throughout his career. Dr. The humorous tales are true and the chapter title depict their nature. Stories, which he wanted to leave to his children and grandchildren about his life. Lucas not only explains the veterinary process, but he describes the beauty and history of Southern Iowa. As the pages are turned readers will laugh, cry and start planning their next vacation to this unforgettable land. For several years he has been busy transforming those no