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Year old is written as an actual diary of a pensioner in an assisted living home in amsterdam, a novel translated from dutch to english. The secret diary of hendrik groen, 83 14 years old by hendrik groen. The secret diary of hendrik groen, 83 14 years old. His body may be growing old, but his mind is as sharp as a tack. It hardly matters, for the secret diary of hendrik groen, 83. Discover the latest buzzworthy books, from mysteries and romance to humor.

Years old by hendrik groen is an international bestseller buy a signed first edition in our contemporary fiction dept. Engaging and hilarious, hendriks diary gives dignity and respect to the elderly often overlooked in popular culture, providing readers a look into the importance of friendship and the realities of the senior care system in modern society. Written by a sofar anonymous author, the secret diary of hendrik groen, 83 14 year old has been a huge hit in its native netherlands and i can see it repeating that success in the uk too. The secret diary of hendrik groen, aged 83 14 years old by. The secret diary of hendrik groen, 8314 years old by.

This is a novel we selected for our book club, and my first reaction was that this is an odd book. When the secret diary of hendrik groen was released in the netherlands, skip to content. Already a hit in its homeland of the netherlands, the secret diary of hendrik groen, 83. Years old hendrik groens account of daily life in a care home for the elderly pulled me in with its selfdeprecating humour, finely drawn characters and frank accounting of the trials of old age. The new secret diary of hendrik groen, 85 years old aka on the bright. Delightful and moving, groen s novel shares a full year of the eponymous octogenarians journal entries, detailing his daytoday observations, humorous inner monologues, and overall zest for life within a nursing home in amsterdam. When im an old man, i want to be hendrik groen john boyne, author of international bestseller the boy in the striped pyjamas another year and i still dont like old people. The reality of the setting was spot on, no mincing words here. History audio books hendrik groen the secret diary of hendrik groen 83 years old part 02. Years old is set in a retirement home in amsterdam. A major dutch bestseller, the secret diary of hendrik groen will not only delight older readers with its wit and relevance, but will charm and inspire those who have years to go before their own expiry date. The secret diary of hendrik groen, 83 14 years old by. The secret diary of hendrik groen, 83 14 years old dutchnews.

The secret diary of hendrik groen, 8314 years old by hendrik. Hendrik has reached the age where his address book is depressingly empty and his life has become an endless string of funerals and conversations concerning. In the media there has been a lot of speculation about who hendrik groen could be. Years old, is the tale of a delightful old man and his friends. It is my absolute pleasure to be taking part in the blog tour for the wittily wonderful book, the secret diary of hendrik groen, 83 14 years old.

It is published by michael joseph, an imprint of penguin books. That book was awarded in 2016 with the audience award for the dutch book. Years old by groen, hendrik and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Hendrik groen is an 83yearold resident of an aged care home in amsterdam. I can only hope that i can age with as much dignity and panache as hendrik. I find it intriguing that we dont know who the author actually is all we know is that he is working on another diary. The hilarious international bestselling novel that has had pensioners ditching their sticks and zimmers to follow the agedefying, youth inducing antics inside the secret diary of. Behind the dutch bestseller, the secret diary of hendrik groen. What follows is a diary unlike any other, as hendrik groen describes in detail just what life in a senior home in the netherlands is like the friendships and petty jealousies, the resentments, the fulltime complaining, the physical ailments, and often, the sheer boredom of. Hendrik groen author of pogingen iets van het leven te maken. Aug 10, 2016 michael joseph has acquired a second secret diary from hendrik groen, the eponymous author of dutch bestseller the secret diary of hendrik groen 83. Praise for the secret diary of hendrik groen, 83 14 years old. Hendrik groen is 83 years old and living in a retirement home in amsterdam.

Jul, 2017 the hilarious international bestselling novel that has had pensioners ditching their sticks and zimmers to follow the agedefying, youth inducing antics inside the secret diary of hendrik groen, 83 14 years old. The hilarious international bestselling novel that has had pensioners ditching their sticks and zimmers to follow the agedefying, youth inducing antics inside the secret diary of hendrik groen, 83 14 years old. Between hilarious quips about life, hendrik regales readers with. Jul 07, 2017 it is my absolute pleasure to be taking part in the blog tour for the wittily wonderful book, the secret diary of hendrik groen, 83 14 years old. Years old is a joy to read, as much concerned with friendship and dignity as it is with the debilitating effects of aging.

Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. Granted, his daily strolls are getting shorter because his legs are no longer willing and he has to visit his doctor more than hed like. About the author hendrik groen started his diary on the literary website of torpedo magazine. John boyne says this dutch literary sensation is a joyous read, be it fact or fiction. Or, at least, live it up before he shuffles off this mortal coil behind.

Years old by groen, hendrik, velmans, hester from amazons fiction books store. Its a story about how friendship, selflessness and dignity lie at the heart of the human experience. The book first published in holland in 2014 and an international. The international phenomenon there are many laughs in this book but its so much more than just a comedy. Aug 25, 2016 praise for the secret diary of hendrik groen, 83. He and a few of his fellow inmates have decided to start the oldbutnotdead club.

Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. Sep 22, 2016 a major dutch bestseller, the secret diary of hendrik groen will not only delight older readers with its wit and relevance, but will charm and inspire those who have years to go before their own expiry date. Oct 02, 2018 history audio books hendrik groen the secret diary of hendrik groen 83 years old part 01. His secret diary is both funny and sad as he records the daily.

The secret diary of hendrik groen, 83 years old by hendrik groen. There are many laughs in this book but its so much more than just a comedy. The secret diary of hendrik groen will not only delight older readers with its wit and relevance, but will charm and inspire those who have years to go before their own expiry date. The secret diary of hendrik groen, 83 years old by hendrik. When im an old man, i want to be hendrik groen john boyne, author of international. The secret diary of hendrik groen 83 years old is the first book by dutch old age pensioner and care home resident, hendrik groen. Hendriks hilarious and touching diary documents his life as an oap living in a care home. Groens diary is very reminiscent of a man called ove but groen is likeable from the very first page. Hendrik groen started his diary on the literary website of torpedo magazine.

Hendrik groen the secret diary of hendrik groen 83 years old. Hendrik groen the secret diary of hendrik groen 83 years. The secret diary of hendrik groen international bestseller for fans of a man called ove comes a funny, bighearted tale about an old man who is young at heart. History audio books hendrik groen the secret diary of hendrik groen 83 years old part 01. Aug 25, 2015 what books are racking up deals, and hitting bestseller lists, outside the u. Hendrik has made the decision to write an expose he calls, a year in the life of the inmates at a care home in north amsterdam. At 83 14 hendrik lives in a care home, though it sounds to me more like what we would call sheltered housing in the uk. Great closeup of pearl, not sogreat closeup of the book. Hendrik groen is an alias, and meulenhoff released the book as fiction. But at age 83 14, this feisty, indomitable curmudgeon has no plans to go out quietly. He may be rich in years, but he refuses to give in to all the trappings of old age just yet. Aug 21, 2016 the secret diary of hendrik groen, 83. What books are racking up deals, and hitting bestseller lists, outside the u. Aug 25, 2016 buy the secret diary of hendrik groen, 83.

He is the author of the book pogingen iets van het leven te maken. Our cheap used books come with free delivery in the us. S this week we look at the dutch hit the secret diary of hendrik groen, which has been a. The secret diary of hendrik groen, 83 14 years old a novel book. The secret diary of hendrik groen has been translated into over twenty languages. Ouderenjournaal holland hendrik groen may be old, but he is far from dead and isnt planning to be buried any time soon. Behind the dutch bestseller, the secret diary of hendrik. Theres not one sentence thats a lie, but not every word is true. The title appears to be based on sue townsends 1982 satire, the secret diary of adrian mole. Everyday low prices on a huge range of new releases and classic fiction. Years old hendrik groen the hilarious international bestselling novel that has had pensioners ditching their sticks and zimmers to follow the agedefying, youth inducing antics inside the secret diary of hendrik groen, 83.

Many books and movies that have recently been released have older protagonists. He is the author of the book something to make something of life published in 2014. Tears were streaming down my face from laughing so hard. Hendrik starts his diary on the 1st january, 20 with the aim of giving the world an uncensored expose. Second secret diary of hendrik groen to michael joseph. Het geheime dagboek van hendrik groen, 83 jaar the secret diary of hendrik groen, 83 years old published in 2014. Click to read more about the secret diary of hendrik groen, 83 14 years old by hendrik groen. Hendrik groen may be old, but he is far from dead and isnt planning to be buried any time soon. The secret diary of hendrik groen, 83 1 4 years old. Buy the secret diary of hendrik groen, 8314 years old by hendrik groen, in very good condition. The secret diary of hendrik groen, 83 14 years old book. My thanks to sam deacon over at penguin books for inviting me to be a part of the tour and for introducing me to such a wonderful character in hendrik.