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Title: An Unspoken Art: Profiles of Veterinary Life by Lee Gutkind ISBN: 0-8050-3321-1 Publisher: Henry Holt & Company Pub. Date: 01 July, 1997 Format: Hardcover Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $25.00

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Average Customer Rating: 3.5 (4 reviews)

Rating: 4
Summary: he's no james herriot but....
Comment: Gutkind presents to us an extremely realistic view of veterinary practices in the present day, documentary style. While his stories do not possess the same inspiring charm and warmth of the beloved author James Herriot, he gives us an interesting presentation of veterinary medicine. I have to admit that while James Herriot has inspired the pursuit of veterinary medicine, Gutkind forces one to re-think whether that is the career choice that you're looking for. He provides us with a this-is-how-it-is attitude that does not lace the profession with perfect-world ideals but instead allows us insight into veterinarians who have conflicted opinions (even regrets) on their career choices.

My greatest respect still remains with James Herriot, who intensely portrayed the image of a man who truly and absolutely loved his profession, no strings attached- one of the rare, ideal veterinary practitioners the world has yet known. However, I also respect Gutkind for his portrayal of veterinary medicine as well. It is a reminder that you must, must properly consider all your options before committing to a career choice, because what you pursue may not be what you expected it to be.

Rating: 2
Summary: Fascinating subject, not well presented.
Comment: This book is not very well written. It's unfortunate that the author finds himself in such exciting situations (a tuskectomy!) and then is unable to clearly communicate with the reader. The scope of the book is limited (a few veterinary situations, all within a convenient commute for the author) and to me (a pre-vet student) the writing is boring, stiff, and uninspiring. For those who may never get to see real-life veterinary trauma I wish there had been more than a dry book report about the procedures. Stick to James Herriot - you'll be much happier.

Rating: 3
Summary: A somewhat disappointing view of veterinary life
Comment: While the author has it right when referring to veterinary medicine as an "unspoken art," the book lacks in serious impact....the first few chapters are devoted to veterinarians whose clients are wealthy New Yorkers. A turnoff for me, and worlds away from many of the "frontline" vets that I know. I appreciate his respect and admiration of the profession, but think the book could have contained more substance and stories.