Told through the witty and heartfelt diary entries of 83-year-old Hendrik Groen, this charming novel offers a humorous yet deeply moving glimpse into life inside a Dutch care home. Determined not to spend his final years fading quietly into boredom, Hendrik and his friends form the “Old-But-Not-Dead Club” — a rebellious group that sets out to make the most of every day.
Between mischief, friendship, and reflections on aging, love, and loss, Hendrik’s diary captures the courage it takes to keep living with purpose and laughter, even when time seems to be running out. Both funny and poignant, this international bestseller celebrates the human spirit and the power of companionship at any age.
Technical details
Author: Hendrik Groen
Translator: Hester Velmans
Publisher: Michael Joseph (Penguin Books)
Publication year: 2016
Pages: 400
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0718182952
ISBN-13: 9780718182953
