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  • The Secret Diary of Hendrik Groen, 83 ¼ Years Old

  • By: Hendrik Groen
  • Narrated by: Derek Jacobi
  • Length: 11 hrs and 52 mins
  • 4.6 out of 5 stars (21 ratings)

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Hendrik Groen is 83¼ years old, and he has decided that it is time to make something of his life. He may be rich in years, but he refuses to give in to all the trappings of old age just yet. Hendrik's hilarious and touching diary documents his life as an OAP living in a care home.

When he recruits some similarly young-at-heart friends to join his Old but Not Dead Club, Hendrik proves that love can blossom, rules can be broken and fun is within reach, even at their age. So begins a charming, poignant and moving novel that reminds us not to underestimate the oldest amongst us.

©2016 Hendrik Groen (P)2016 Penguin Audio
Biographical Fiction Coming of Age Family Life Political Satire
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Sensational.

Loved every minute of this. Funny, witty, great explanations of what really happens in a Aged care facility. The performance of the reader was exceptional and I will listen to it again and again. Thanks for all the laughs.

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83 1/4

It touches on everything.
Excepting that you are going to die.
Don’t stop living just because you in and old folks home.
Every now and then Hendrik touches on his personal loss.
Life , is what it is !!!!
It’s like your back at school sometimes.
I recommend this book to everyone .

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