Background
Coleman, Vernon was born on May 18, 1946 in Walsall, England.
(Bilbury Grange is the second in Vernon Coleman's series o...)
Bilbury Grange is the second in Vernon Coleman's series of Bilbury books. The place is the English county of Devon. The time is the 1970s. A young doctor, just married and in a new home (a vast and rambling country house in desperate need of repairs and renovation), has taken over a small village practice when suddenly the authorities decide that the village isn't big enough to have its own doctor. The villagers decide otherwise. Bilbury is the village everyone dreams of living in. It's the village where people speak to strangers and where doors are left unlocked. Bilbury Grange is the story of village life in the 1970s and it centres on the young doctor and his lovely wife. But its also about the people who live there and it is a story of great happiness and joy, some tragedy and many dramas. 'For sheer relaxing pleasure here's another witty tale from the doctor whose prolific writings are so well known.' BBC Bookshelf 'A wonderful book for relaxing and unwinding. Makes you want to up roots and move to the rural heartland.' Lincolnshire Echo 'A cornucopia of colourful characters help to weave a rich tapestry of village life subtly tempered with gentle humour...the mixture of rural beauty, human nature and the odd whisper of nostalgia combine to make this book a real delight.' Western Gazette 'The tales he tells are truly uplifting and thought provoking. They are a breath of fresh air in a troubled world and are also very amusing.' Peoples Friend 'I have just finished reading Bilbury Grange. I found the book to be brilliant. I felt as though I was part of the community.' Mr C, Cleethorpes Vernon Coleman, a qualified doctor and GP, is the bestselling author of over 100 books which have sold more than two million copies in the UK and been translated into 24 languages. In addition to the Bilbury books his work includes Mrs Caldicot's Cabbage War (which has been filmed), Mr Henry Mulligan, Second Innings, It's Never Too Late and Paris in my Springtime. His medical books include Bodypower and How to Stop Your Doctor Killing You. Dr Coleman has presented many TV and radio programmes and written columns for leading newspapers and magazines around the world. What the papers say about Vernon Coleman and his books: Vernon Coleman writes brilliant books - The Good Book Guide Coleman is a very funny writer - This England Superstar - Independent on Sunday A godsend - Daily Telegraph No thinking person can ignore him - The Ecologist The calmest voice of reason - The Observer Brilliant - The People Compulsive reading - The Guardian His message is important - The Economist His advice is optimistic and enthusiastic - British Medical Journal The man is a national treasure - What doctors don't tell you Revered guru of medicine -Nursing Times Marvellously succinct, refreshingly sensible - The Spectator Probably one of the most brilliant men alive today - Irish Times King of the media docs - The Independent Britain's leading medical author - The Star Britain's leading health care campaigner - The Sun The patients' champion - Birmingham Post The doctor who dares to speak his mind - Oxford Mail He writes lucidly and wittily - Good Housekeeping etc etc
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('Entertaining and amusing... full of humour and sharp cha...)
'Entertaining and amusing... full of humour and sharp characterisation.' - SUNDAY INDEPENDENT. The second book in the Bilbury Series. Bilbury Grange is a dream house in a small village on the North Devon coast. But when the Doctor and Patsy buy the property they have no idea of the pitfalls which await them: dry rot, woodworm, slipping slates and crooked builders. With repair bills soaring, the young couple are forced to look for additional ways to make ends meet. Then rumours abound that a developer is about to build holiday homes and a golf course in the village. And, as if that wasn't enough, Thumper Robinson gets arrested!
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(Bilbury Pudding, the seventh in The Young Country Doctor ...)
Bilbury Pudding, the seventh in The Young Country Doctor series, is a collection of stories, reminiscences, essays and anecdotes about life in the English village of Bilbury in North Devon. All the well-loved characters are here: the Doc and Patsy, Thumper Robinson, Patchy Fogg, Peter Marshall and Frank and Gilly at the Duck and Puddle public house. But there are many new faces too. Some of the stories are poignant, some contain a message or two and some are just old-fashioned funny. There are the usual wonderful descriptions of the Devon countryside and, as a bonus, Bilbury Pudding contains more than a little advice on life from Dr Brownlow, Patchy, Thumper and the Doc. Finally, there is a pen portrait of the Doc himself - written, in his own inimitable style, by Thumper Robinson. Vernon Coleman, the author of Bilbury Pudding, is a qualified doctor as well as a bestselling author. He has written over 100 books which have been translated into 24 languages and sold in over 50 countries. His books have sold over two million hardback and paperback copies in the UK alone. Dr Coleman has written columns and articles for many of the world's leading newspapers and magazines and has broadcast regularly on TV and radio. He was the BBC's first agony uncle and the Breakfast TV doctor. What the papers say about Vernon Coleman and his books: Vernon Coleman writes brilliant books - The Good Book Guide He writes lucidly and wittily - Good Housekeeping Compulsive reading - The Guardian No thinking person can ignore him - The Ecologist A godsend - Daily Telegraph Superstar -Independent on Sunday King of the media docs - The Independent Revered guru of medicine - Nursing Times Britain's leading medical author - The Star Britain's leading health care campaigner - The Sun Probably one of the most brilliant men alive today - Irish Times The patients' champion - Birmingham Post Dr Coleman made me think again -BBC World Service His advice is optimistic and enthusiastic -British Medical Journal etc etc
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(A collection of short stories set in Bilbury and involvin...)
A collection of short stories set in Bilbury and involving the usual village characters (plus some new ones). 'I have just read Bilbury Pie (recommended by a local library). I enjoyed it so much I read it like eating a box of chocolates - two or three chapters at a time to make it last and savour the flavour. I thank you for giving people pleasure and plenty of smiles.' - Mrs G, Banbury, England The author of Bilbury Pie, Vernon Coleman, is a Sunday Times bestselling author as well as a qualified doctor. His books have sold over two million copies in hardback and paperback in the UK and have been translated into 24 languages. His novel Mrs Caldicot's Cabbage War was turned into an award winning movie starring Pauline Collins as Mrs Caldicot. His other books include Mr Henry Mulligan, Mrs Caldicot's Knickerbocker Glory, Secrets of Paris and Paris in my Springtime. His medical books include Bodypower and How To Stop Your Doctor Killing You. Many of his books are available on Amazon as Kindle books. For a full list of available books please visit Vernon Coleman's author page on Amazon. The author's website is www.vernoncoleman.com What the papers say about the author and his books: Vernon Coleman writes brilliant books - The Good Book Guide He writes lucidly and wittily - Good Housekeeping A godsend - Daily Telegraph Compulsive reading - The Guardian Superstar - Independent on Sunday King of the media docs - The Independent Probably one of the most brilliant men alive today - Irish Times The patients' champion -Birmingham Post Revered guru of medicine - Nursing Times Britain's leading medical author - The Star Britain's leading health care campaigner - The Sun etc etc
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('Coleman is a very funny writer.' - THIS ENGLAND. 'His dr...)
'Coleman is a very funny writer.' - THIS ENGLAND. 'His dry humour transforms doctor-patient encounters into hilarious anecdotes.' - PUBLISHERS WEEKLY. The Bilbury Chronicles is the first of a series of books describing the adventures (and misadventures) of a young doctor who enters general practice as an assistant to an elderly and rather eccentric doctor in North Devon. When he arrives in Bilbury, a small village on the edge of Exmoor, the young doctor doesn't realise how much he has to learn. But he soon finds the true extent of his ignorance when he meets his patients.
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(Bilbury Revels has been completely re-edited. A revised k...)
Bilbury Revels has been completely re-edited. A revised kindle version was published on 24th May 2014. Bilbury Revels is the third in the Bilbury series of books (though it can be read as an individual title) and continues the account of the doctor and his young wife, Patsy, who are settled happily at Bilbury Grange. Disaster strikes during a long, relentless storm which batters the village and blankets the whole area in a thick covering of snow. The doctor nearly loses his life and the village schoolteacher loses her cottage roof. The excitement really starts when the villagers join together to raise money to repair the devastated cottage. Vernon Coleman describes an old fashioned music hall evening (during which just about everything that can go wrong goes wrong), one of the funniest cricket matches ever described (People's Friend magazine warned that this chapter was likely to produce so much uncontrollable laughter that it should not be read in public) and a village produce show where the locals compete to find out who has grown the biggest and best vegetables. And, as if all that were not enough, the doctor has to promote his first book. He travels to London, makes his first (and hilarious) television appearance and is invited to speak at a local village hall where things don't go entirely to plan. Vernon Coleman's comic books have been compared to Jerome K.Jerome's classic Three Men in a Boat. Vernon Coleman and his wife still lives in Bilbury - as do Thumper Robinson and Patchy Fogg et al. 'Settling down with Vernon Coleman's latest book set in the Devonshire village of Bilbury is the one of the best restorative treatments I know for relieving the stresses and strains of modern living.' - Lincolnshire Echo 'Entertaining and amusing - full of humour and sharp characterisation.' - Sunday Independent 'Coleman handles the humour with the assured touch that comes from having already written a string of successful titles (and) manages to retain a heartwarming affection for his fellow man.' - Yorkshire Evening Post 'Very readable, funny and full of richly drawn characters.' Southern Evening Echo 'You can sniff the clean Devon air... Dr Coleman harnesses the essence of village life with a wealth of characters and strings them along on a tide of gentle humour.' Western Morning News 'Set in 1971, the mixture of rural beauty, human nature and the odd whisper of nostalgia make this book a real delight.' Western Gazette Vernon Coleman studied medicine at Birmingham University in England and is still a registered GP. He has written over 100 books, including many international bestsellers, and his books, which have sold over two million copies in hardback and paperback in the UK alone have been translated into 24 languages. An award winning film starring Pauline Collins was made of his novel Mrs Caldicot's Cabbage War. His medical books include Bodypower and How To Stop Your Doctor Killing You. Vernon Coleman has presented hundreds of TV and radio programmes and has written columns and articles for many of the world's leading newspapers and magazines. What the papers say about Vernon Coleman and his books: Vernon Coleman writes brilliant books - The Good Book Guide No thinking person can ignore him - The Ecologist A godsend - Daily Telegraph Superstar -Independent on Sunday Brilliant - The People Compulsive reading - The Guardian The man is a national treasure - What doctors don't tell you Revered guru of medicine -Nursing Times It's impossible not to be impressed - Western Daily Press Marvellously succinct, refreshingly sensible - The Spectator Probably one of the most brilliant men alive - Irish Times King of the media docs - The Independent His advice is optimistic and enthusiastic - British Medical Journal He writes lucidly and wittily - Good Housekeeping The patients' champion - Birmingham Post Britain's leading medical author - The Star Britain's leading health care campaigner - The Sun etc
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(Bilbury Chronicles is the first of a series of books (all...)
Bilbury Chronicles is the first of a series of books (all available on Amazon as Kindle books) describing the adventures (and misadventures) of a young doctor who enters general practice as an assistant to an elderly and rather eccentric doctor in Devon, England. When he arrives in Bilbury, a small village on the edge of Exmoor where central heating is a log fire in the middle of the room and where doors are never locked, the young doctor doesn't realise how much he has to learn. But he soon finds the extent of his ignorance when he meets his patients. There is Anne Thwaites who gives birth in the middle of a field and local rogue Thumper Robinson who knows a good many tricks that aren't in any textbooks. And there is Mike Trickle, a TV show host, who causes great excitement when he buys a house in the village. The young doctor's employer is elderly Dr Brownlow who lives in a house that looks like a castle, drives an old Rolls Royce and patches his stethoscope with a bicycle inner tube repair kit. The local pub, the Duck and Puddle, is run by Frank, the inebriate landlord, and the village shop is run by Peter who also drives the local taxi, delivers the mail and acts as the local undertaker. There is Miss Johnson, the receptionist with a look that can curdle milk; Mrs Wilson, the buxom district nurse and Len, her husband who is the local policeman with an embarrassing secret. And there is Patsy. The author of the Bilbury series of seven books, Dr Vernon Coleman, is a qualified doctor who has written over 100 books which have sold more than two million copies in hardback and paperback in the UK and been translated into 24 languages. Many of his books have been bestsellers. His novel Mrs Caldicot's Cabbage War has been turned into an award winning movie and his medical books include Bodypower and How To Stop Your Doctor Killing You - both of which have been huge international bestsellers. Dr Coleman has written columns for many of the world's leading newspapers and magazines and has presented hundreds of television and radio programmes. What the papers say about Vernon Coleman and his books: The tales he tells are truly uplifting and thought-provoking. They are a breath of fresh air in a troubled world and are also very amusing. The tale of the village cricket match in Bilbury Revels is the funniest thing I have ever read. Be warned -don't attempt to read it in a public place. - People's Friend Vernon Coleman writes brilliant books - The Good Book Guide Truthful, well observed and consistently readable - Daily Telegraph His dry humour transforms doctor-patient encounters into hilarious anecdotes - Publishers Weekly Most of his adventures are funny, some hilarious; but he has the good sense to leaven the comedy with some that are sad, some touching. All are written lightly, easily, entertainingly. We could do with some more. - Oxford Times He has succeeded in writing a book that will entertain, a book that will entertain and warm the cockles of tired old hearts. - Punch The funniest book I have read since Three Men in a Boat - Chronicle and Echo Coleman is a very funny writer - This England His powers of observation combine with his penchant for brilliant word pictures to create a most delightful book that will appeal to all those who appreciate humour and sharp characterisation. - Sunday Independent No thinking person can ignore him - The Ecologist Superstar - Independent on Sunday Brilliant - The People The calmest voice of reason - The Observer Compulsive reading - The Guardian His message is important - The Economist The man is a national treasure - What doctors don't tell you His advice is optimistic and enthusiastic - British Medical Journal Revered guru of medicine - Nursing Times Marvellously succinct, refreshingly sensible - The Spectator Probably one of the most brilliant alive today - Irish Times He writes lucidly and wittily - Good Housekeeping Britain's leading health care campaigner - The Sun
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(Bodypower is the international bestseller (Top Ten in the...)
Bodypower is the international bestseller (Top Ten in the Sunday Times) which was voted one of Britain's Top 100 books by readers of The Good Book Guide. It is, of course, very unpopular with drug companies and others who don't like the idea of patients looking after themselves. Widely praised by professional reviewers and many doctors, serialised around the world and the subject of several TV series, Bodypower explains how you can use the power of your body to keep you healthy and to make you well in 90% of illnesses. The author, Dr Vernon Coleman, is a registered medical practitioner, a GP principal and the author of over 100 books which have been translated into 25 languages and sold around the world. Contents include: How your body can heal itself How your personality affects your health How to use bodypower to stay healthy How to stay slim for life How to conquer 90% of all illnesses without a doctor How to improve your eyesight How to fight cancer How to use bodypower to help you break bad habits How to relax your body and your mind How to use bodypower to improve your shape Reviews: 'One of the most sensible treatises on personal survival that has ever been published. It sets out, in the simplest language, an enormous amount of knowledge in the easiest possible way.' Yorkshire Evening Post 'Don't miss it! Dr Coleman's theories could change your life ...the revolutionary way to look better and feel younger.' Sunday Mirror 'There are plenty of good books on health care in the shops and for starters I'd recommend Bodypower.' Woman's Own '...a self help manual for maintaining or regaining health using your own resources. Prolific and broad minded former GP Vernon Coleman presents his evidence with clarity and evangelical fervour.' Good Book Guide 'Stimulating, outspoken and easy to understand.' Oxford Mail '...marvellously succinct. Refreshingly sensible.' The Spectator 'If Bodypower really caught on it could help to save the NHS from slow strangulation.' The Scotsman 'Despite my own medical training and knowledge of nature's devices, Dr Coleman made me think again.' BBC World Service And the author: A godsend - Daily Telegraph Superstar - The Independent on Sunday King of the media docs- The Independent He writes lucidly and wittily - Good Housekeeping Probably one of the most brilliant men alive today - Irish Times Britain's leading medical author - The Star Britain's leading health care campaigner - The Sun Brilliant - The People The calmest voice of reason - The Observer No thinking person can ignore him - The Ecologist Compulsive reading -The Guardian The man is a national treasure - What doctors don't tell you Revered guru of medicine - Nursing Times His advice is optimistic and important - British Medical Journal His message is important - The Economist Etc etc For a full list of Vernon Coleman please visit his Amazon author page or for information please visit www.vernoncoleman.com
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Coleman, Vernon was born on May 18, 1946 in Walsall, England.
Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery, Birmingham University, 1971. Doctor of Science, Open International University, 1993.
Editor, British Clinical Journal, 1971-1973; family physician, National Health Svc., 1973-1983; editor, European Medical Journal, since 1991; professor holistic medical science, Open International U., Sri Lanka., England, since 1995; honorary chancellor, Open International U. Writer, television and radio presenter, newspaper columnist, since 1975.
(Bilbury Chronicles is the first of a series of books (all...)
(Bilbury Pudding, the seventh in The Young Country Doctor ...)
(Bodypower is the international bestseller (Top Ten in the...)
(A collection of short stories set in Bilbury and involvin...)
(Life was peaceful in the small North Devon village of Bil...)
('Bilbury Relish' is the 9th book in The Young Country Doc...)
(Another collection of memories from the village of Bilbur...)
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(The fifth book in the Bilbury series by Vernon Coleman.)
(Bilbury Revels has been completely re-edited. A revised k...)
('Coleman is a very funny writer.' - THIS ENGLAND. 'His dr...)
('Entertaining and amusing... full of humour and sharp cha...)
Member Ancient Royal Order of Physicians.
Married Donna Antoinette Davidson, December 3, 1999.