It is with great pleasure that I share with you a few words from this treasure of a book. I will be sharing 100 words from page 22, midway through the book's title story of veterinarian Key's collection of stories...
"Oh, she don't kick," I heard her owner say.
(Now, if I had a dollar for all the times I heard that lie over the years, I'd be a rich woman today.)
I reached for the tail again, slower this time, and both hind feet came up, not in warning, missing my right knee by a fraction of an inch. I managed to see that the mare had a tear in her perineal area (the area just under her tail) from the birth of her foal. Well, I thought, there is no way I can work on this horse in these conditions!
Sounds like the same old "My dog doesn't bite." tale many of us have heard a time or two!
As a registered book reviewer for Reviews4Reviews.com, I received a free copy of Horses Who Eat Potatoes from the author in exchange for my honest review and while the full book review will be forthcoming, I did want to share a bit of my reading of the book with you.
I'm so glad you are enjoying so far! Keep in mind as you read, that although the stories seem improbable at times, they all actually happened! And book number two is in the works...things just HAPPEN to me it seems (last week I got kicked in the face and paid a visit to the ER!)
ReplyDeleteOUCH! That sounds painful, Corry!
DeleteYes! I am enjoying the reading of Horses Whoe Eat Potatoes! I loved the shoebox under the bed story. And I really wanted to share the last paragraph of "In The Beginning" but decided not to do so.
I am delighted to hear another book is on the way. I better get through this one quickly; I want more!
Thanks for jumping in with a comment, Corry!
This sounds like a book my 8 year old son would enjoy having me read to him, and then want to read for himself repeatedly! Can't wait to read your full review!
ReplyDeleteI think your 8 yr old would definitely enjoy it! There are a couple stories that are perhaps a bit medically graphic, but you could skip those...lol. I have read the stories aloud to all my stepsons. I am thinking about reading them soon to my 3 and 5 year old. If they enjoyed Charlotte's Web, they should be ready for this book!!!
DeleteElizabeth, I think reading the book to your son is a good idea. Who knows, it could inspire him to want to grow up and be a veterinarian one day! For sure you would be instilling some lessons on the care and compassion towards animals.
DeleteYou had me with the title!
ReplyDeleteYes, Ann, the title of this book grabbed me instantly, too!
DeleteGood! My plan worked then! I wanted a title that stopped people and made them think, "what in the world???" haha.
DeleteCorry, that is exactly what I said to myself when I read your title and, of course, as soon as I opened up the book, I looked for the "title story" and found it ... I had to know why you gave the book that title, ha!
DeleteThis one sounds like a great book that many people would enjoy. I just love how Reviews4Reviews brings books out into the open that would not otherwise be read!
ReplyDeleteI love that too! I am super excited to be a part of R4R!!
DeleteBrenda, "Horses Who Eat Potatoes" is indeed a book to be enjoyed by just about anyone. Corry Key's writing and storytelling is terrific.
DeleteAnd yes, of course, as a reviewer, I enjoy the opportunity to have access to some good authors and their books through R4R.
My daughter loves horses!!! She is obsessed! lol I don't think she knows they love potatos! We'll be checking this book out! Looks really like a fun read!
ReplyDeleteLoving horses is a good obsession. Maybe your daughter will be a horse vet one day or own a Triple Crown Winner, hooRAYo!
DeleteThe title grabbed me too. My son just told me "Mom, when I grow up and have money, I think I want to buy a horse instead of a car." lol. He'd probably enjoy this book as he is currently "devouring" books like crazy. He is 8.
ReplyDeleteYour son is a smart young man, Mimi! I wish we all still rode horses instead of driving cars! And yes, I would bet your son would enjoy this book.
DeleteLooks like a fun book to read.
ReplyDeleteIt is a great read, Sandy! Hopefully I will find time to finish reading the book this week and post a full review ... probably on Squidoo!
DeleteThanks guys! I tried to make it suitable fot most ages. My kids are in a lot I the stories, after all!!
ReplyDeleteSo have you finished it??
ReplyDeleteAlmost! I just shared another excerpt in Horse in Heat.
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