Title: Rural vet tales
Product review: As a convincing fictional memoir, this book succeeded (not that this was the intention of the author - but it was completely my experience). The stories of animal care were enjoyable, but even more so was the character development of Maggie and Eli, Morgan and all the other friends and family that populate this novel. Along the way Ms. McSparren explores the complicated relationships that mothers and daughters have. One of the most poignant parts of the novel for me was the conversation Maggie has with her son. She has a guilty feeling that she failed her family, even as she was succeeding as a well respected and accomplished veterinarian. Her son, Nathan, gives her a completely different view of their family life and his mother's role in their lives. It brought tears to my eyes to see the love and pride that Nathan had for his mother. A very enjoyable read.
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