Black Panties

by Monica Mansfield

Told with tenderness and wit, The Black Panties – Tales of Animal Mischief and Veterinary Intrigue is the true life account of Monica Bors, a young veterinarian starting her career in the small-town foothills of New Hampshire’s spectacular White Mountains in the late 1980’s. Throughout this compilation of entertaining stories, there is a common thread of love and compassion for the animals and their owners… and Monica’s desperate desire to succeed at her chosen career. These stories are filled with fascinating animal cases and unusual human interactions that highlight the emotions and struggles this young woman feels as she comes face to face with the responsibilities and rewards of the profession she had dreamed about since early childhood.

Genres: Animals, Nonfiction

205 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2007

About the author

Monica Mansfield lives with her family and assorted animals in central Massachusetts. She is a veterinarian by day, collecting stories and situations to eventually commit to paper. The most likely characters to make it to print are those whose owners eventually bring dark chocolate on one of their visits.
"The Black Panties: Tales of Animal Mischief and Veterinary Intrigue" is Monica's first published book, and she will be publishing a children's book within the year.
Other interests are music and musicians, where Monica produces a rock and roll television program highlighting national and regional folk/rock/R&B artists, named Mostly Rock 'N Roll. As well, she currently serves as the PR committee chair for the Massachusetts Veterinary Medical Association.

Reviews

[Karen Fine · Rating 5 out of 5]

What a wonderful read! Dr. Mansfield reminisces about some of her favorite patients and experiences during a year that is nerve-wracking for veterinarians: their first year in practice. Her book reminded me of my own first year of practice. Her writing is so good that I felt like I was right there in the exam room with her!

[Yak · Rating 3 out of 5]

Mansfield is no James Herriot, but then again, who is? Still a nice if lightweight story about being a vet in the mountains of New Hampshire.