This was a "read in one day" book! Dr. Brock's patients are the creatures of western Texas from cows, pigs, and horses to pets, including a pudgy poodle who never ate "people food" -- it isn't food until you cook it, right?

Full of life lessons (Never Put a Pig in Your Mouth, and Other Wise Things Granny Taught You), gentle humor (never a mean-spirited tale), and insights, this book made me smile, laugh out loud, and sniffle. Be warned that it is like eating chips; you won't want to stop with just one story.

It also gave me a new perspective on the Texas Panhandle and the people who live here. These are the working people behind the ranches who care about their working horses, the rodeo competitors who know how fast their horse should be, and the people who are neighbors.

If you like animals and the folks who have animals, I think you'll fall in love with this book as I did. ( )

This is a good light book about life as a small town vet. I thoroughly enjoyed the book and was entertained by the stories. A recommended read. ( )

Beware where you read this great book! I was in the doctor's waiting room, waiting for my mom. First, I was giggling to myself. It went to a full out belly laugh more than one time!! I could not help it. I have to blame it on Doctor Brock!!! His writing is so honest and heartfelt. He tells it like it is.

Most of the book tells about how busy he and his office is, and it gets funny! He often makes house calls.... he doesn't know what to expect. The ostriches are hilarious. I've seen some, and they don't mess around with monster legs. Then there is a male goose with six females backing him up when he goes to attack Dr. Brock! A cow picks him up and hurls him at a shovel in the back of his truck. And a lady who toots in the office. He tells the stories in the most funny of ways! But, he talks about his incredible upbringing, eulogies on some important animals, and wonderful lifesaving cases. This is a book for all animal lovers and likers. It is healing, also.

Thank you to Dr. Bo Brock, Greenleaf Book Group Press and Netgalley for giving me a free e-ARC of this book to read and give my honest review. ( )

Crowded in the Middle of Nowhere: Tales of Humor and Healing from Rural America by Bo Brock is a collection of stories not only of his veterinarian experiences but his life experiences that will make the reader giggle, wonder, and smile. Most of these type stories are overly filled with sorrowful stories but Mr Brock only has a few tales of loss the rest are filled with lighthearted stories. I giggled and smiled throughout the book. I usually read sci-fi and my husband came in and asked what kind of sci-fi was making me laugh so hard. I started to tell him the stories and had him laughing too. The stories include the 'patients', the owners, and towns people. He even throws in family stories. They all are so unique, funny, and surprising. The way he tells it is so funny that if anyone else told it, it wouldn't be the same, (I know, my version to my husband was very poor but even that was funny). I would recommend this book to anyone, not just people who love animals, but to anyone. This would be a perfect gift for that person that has everything, everyone needs a good laugh. I received this book from NetGalley for a honest review and I am so glad I did. Thanks NetGalley, I may not have ever have pick up such a wonderful book. ( )

Out in the flatlands of Texas, the veterinarian has to travel a lot to serve the animals and their owners. Well, so do those in the wilds of places like Wisconsin and Alberta, as well, but THIS veterinarian is in Texas. He has gathered together some of the stories of his long career and shares them with those of us who find his work fascinating. Written in the style of a local storyteller, including info to enlighten those of us who are clueless beyond housepets (unless you keep goats in the house), he even shares his motivation and path to becoming a DVM. I really enjoyed this collection of memories and there was SO much fun involved.
I received this from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. ( )