Trout: Tell Me Where It Hurts
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Dr. Nick Trout, Tell Me Where It Hurts : A Day of Humor, Healing and Hope in My Life as an Animal Surgeon. New York : Broadway Books, 2008. x + 286 pages.
The author, born in England but who has lived and worked in the US for many years now, gives a fascinating overview of the life of a working veterinary surgeon. Beginning with an early wake-up call from a young colleague, he traces a "typical" workday at the Angell Animal Medical Center near Boston, Massachusetts.
Along the way, we meet many interesting people and their pets, or rather animal-patients and their humans. There are many fascinating asides and background discussions, all very nicely written and engaging. If you've ever wondered what a veterinarian does all day, here's your chance to find out.
A highly enjoyable read, not to be missed.
-- Notes by SJB
