The Book of Norman

About the Book

The Book of Norman is an autobiography of the adventures of a young bull calf during the first few months of his life. It begins with his stay at the OSU Veterinary Teaching Hospital in Stillwater, Oklahoma up to his journey back home to his owners Bob and Sandy Carroll of Bristow, Oklahoma. It was written by Tracey Alden then a veterinary student at OSU who then became a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine in 1999. She took care of Norman during his stay at the hospital and was instrumental in getting him back home to his family.

About the Author

Dr. Tracey Alden, DVM is a graduate of Oklahoma State University in Stillwater, OK in 1999. Although she was a small animal veterinarian she became enchanted with a young bull calf while serving in a large animal class rotation. She cared for Norman during his stay at the Boren Veterinary Teaching Hospital and followed his journey back home to Bay Blue Farms in Bristow, Oklahoma. His owners, Bob and Sandy Carroll mentioned to Dr. Alden how nice it would be if Norman’s story was told and the Book of Norman was born.