Discover the Books of Patti Eddington

For James Herriot fans and pet lovers, a modern-day, funny-yet-poignant memoir about what it is like to be the only person in a small family not employed in the veterinary profession.

“ . . . sparkles with wit and heart . . . an amusing and poignant read that renews belief in the goodness of humanity.”

– BOOKLIFE REVIEWS, Editor’s Pick

“Eddington’s memoir succeeds in both style and substance . . . (she) doesn’t sentimentalize veterinary work or dwell too long on its downsides, preferring instead to capture its grit with affection and honesty.”

– Kirkus Review

The brief “Report of Investigation” contained inside the thin, manila envelope that landed in Patti Eddington’s mailbox after almost six decades locked in a courthouse vault looked unassuming—but the adoption document unleashed a heartbreaking, emotional tempest and led her to question everything she ever believed about her beloved parents and her childhood, and use her journalistic skills to go digging for the truth. 

 “. . . a highly readable personal account that’s full of twists and turns . . . a consistently engaging read.”

– Kirkus Review