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How Not to Become a Grumpy Old Bugger

A Bloke’s Guide to Living a Better Life

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How Not to Become a Grumpy Old Bugger

By: Geoff Hutchison
Narrated by: Geoff Hutchison
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They are the unhappy husbands, the disengaged grandfathers, and the angry "letters to the editor" writers. They sneer at generational change, know exactly where that bloody apostrophe should go, and gather in sad groups bemoaning the modern world. They are Grumpy Old Buggers.

Geoff Hutchison became determined not to turn into one himself upon retirement from a career in journalism. So he wondered: what is it about ageing that tends to have this effect on Australian men, and what can be done to arrest that development?

Consulting a wide range of experts and mining his own experience and that of the other men in his life, Geoff has discovered how we can all live a happier, healthier, and less grumpy life.

©2025 Geoff Hutchison (P)2025 W. F. Howes ltd. Mining
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Wonderfully wise insights and stories told with good humour and and candour. Highly recommended for all genders.
Go Dockers!

Love this book so much!❤️

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This book made me feel (happily) like Geoff had a spy watching my life and my 60’s unfold. He provides a humorous, thoughtful and motivating outlook.

Relatable Wisdom

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This audiobook could not have come at a better time for me in my life. Facing early retirement due to medical reasons this book has given me a lot of good ideas on what to do and avoid boredom in retirement.

How not to become a grumpy old bugger

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The things most Australian men over 50 don’t want to hear but need to know.

Must Read for Australian Men over 50.

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Brilliant book Geoff, thank you. Have used all your ideas to change it to, How not to become a grumpy old WOMAN.
I was a huge fan when you were broadcasting on 720.

Geoff narrating this book

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