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The Secret Diary of Hendrik Groen, 83 ¼ Years Old

By: Hendrik Groen
Narrated by: Derek Jacobi
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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 Fiction Genre Fiction Literature & Fiction Political Satire Comedy Biography Heartfelt Witty
All stars
Most relevant
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 .

83 1/4

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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.

Sensational.

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I think the story should be more interesting because I kinda lost the plot. It isn’t very good but it scuteeeee

It scut how they use a real old man

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