Dave in California
I’ve always liked stories about students being challenged, like ‘Paper Chase’ ... Well done, guys– the Force is strong with this one! When does the movie come out?”
Craig Watson University of Florida
Couldn’t put it down so I read it in one sitting ... truly enjoyable, full of heartfelt emotion and vivid characters.
Barbara Prevost Overton
As a person who likes to read, listen to music and support causes that matter to me – this book is a 3 for 3 hit...
Brent from Baltimore, Maryland
This is a must read for anyone thinking of going to veterinary school. If you love animals and like to laugh, this is the book for you!
Harriet Mack-Golding, Virginia
I LOVED THIS BOOK!!! ... The deeper I got into the book the more I didn’t want it to end.
Heather in Florida
It was funny with great characters and a little romance too (like The Princess Bride). I can’t wait to read the next one in the series!
A Vet Student
It would make a great TV series (“Scrubs” vet school style) ... Great people, great book. A must read for all.
Hugh in Vermont
...this is an especially delicious way to spend a few hours. But set them aside in advance because you won’t want to stop reading until you’ve come to the end of The Beginning.
Becky in Baltimore
This is a deeply entertaining book full of complex, engaging human and animal characters.
Joanne in Florida
What a great book! ... A must read for anyone who has animals or who is interested in the veterinary field.
Marc Pickard, Reporter (Ret.), WXIA-TV Atlanta
... a combination of ‘Paper Chase’ and ‘Animal House’ ... bright, funny,interesting characters ... made me laugh out loud ...

Vet school – The Holy Grail and brass ring for animal lovers the world over.

An Animal Life: The Beginning is a scientific medical mystery (animals and people are dying) and a quest for True Love (with a real cowboy) that unfolds as newbie first-year students struggle to survive the academic gauntlet of veterinary school.

If you love animals and ever wondered about going to vet school, here’s your chance to experience the joys and challenges without being kicked, scratched or bitten and at 0.00001% the cost of tuition.

“The stories are so wacky they have to be true! … The book is nearly impossible to put down and will leave you anxious to hear what happens to the “Death Row” kids next semester!” - Jake in Gainesville