The old coots humor comes out on every page, as does his kind and gentle heart. The secret diary of hendrik groen by hendrik groen reading. Behind the dutch bestseller, the secret diary of hendrik groen. The secret diary of hendrik groen 83 14 years old by hendrik. Granted, his daily strolls are getting shorter because his legs are no longer willing and he had to visit his doctor more than hed like. Aug 25, 2016 buy the secret diary of hendrik groen, 83. Last month the book we discussed was the secret diary of hendrik groen, 83 14 years old. The secret diary of hendrik groen book trailer youtube.
An octogenarian in a care home who has no intention of doing what hes told. Dec 12, 2016 last month the book we discussed was the secret diary of hendrik groen, 83 14 years old. Jun 29, 2017 for fans of a man called ove comes a funny, bighearted tale about an old man who is young at heart, the secret diary of hendrik groen is the international bestseller that will charm and inspire you. Given the chance, evert might stop just short of a criminal act. It is published by michael joseph, an imprint of penguin books. The secret diary of hendrik groen 831 4 years old available for download and read online in. Het nieuwe geheime dagboek van hendrik groen, 85 jaar, and a tv series adaptation. Ouderenjournaal holland hendrik groen may be old, but he is far from dead and isnt planning to be buried any time soon. 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. At its heart, hendrik is a character readers cant fail to love and i am not surprised this book is an enormous success already in holland.
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. This was not a book i initially enjoyed, but one that took me on what turned out to be a heart warming journey. Lessons from hendrik groen aged 83 14 wisdom ninja. Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk delivery on orders over. Second secret diary of hendrik groen to michael joseph. Hendrik groen is a pseudonym and there has been a huge amount of speculation over who he actually is a famous writer, a comedian or maybe, just maybe, an actual octogenarian. The secret diary of hendrik groen, 83 years old hendrik groen, hester velmans. An octogenarian in a care home who has no intention of doing what hes told, or dying quietly.
The secret diary of hendrik groen, 83 years old by hendrik. Aug 21, 2016 the secret diary of hendrik groen, 83. This geriatric adrian mole made me laugh woman and home funny and touching bbc radio 4. The secret diary of hendrik groen by hendrik groen. Discussion guide for the secret diary of hendrik groen, 83 14 years old. Anyone who hopes to grow old with dignity will have much to reflect on graeme simsion. The secret diary of hendrik groen, 83 14 years old posted on 18082016 09082016 by joanne portobello book blog there seems to have been a few books about irascible old men recently, including the wonderful a man called ove of course and the 100 year old man who climbed out of the window and disappeared. Henrik groen lives in an old age home in amsterdam. Jul 28, 2017 the secret diary of hendrik groen is, plain and simple, a hoot. Pdf the secret diary of hendrik groen 831 4 years old. Hendrik s diary gives a dignity and respect to the elderly often overlooked in popular culture, providing readers a look into the. 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. 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. Het geheime dagboek van hendrik groen, 83 14 jaar oud.
The secret diary of hendrik groen 83 14 years old by. Tears were streaming down my face from laughing so hard. The secret diary of hendrik groen, 8314 years old hendrik. Hendrik groen author of pogingen iets van het leven te maken. Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free. I have to admit that it did take me a little way in to be totally captivated by the remarkable mr groen and his resolve to keep a daily diary of. The secret diary of hendrik groen, 83 years old books. Years old a story with a great deal of heart, it pulled me in with its selfdeprecating humour, finely drawn characters and important themes. 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.
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. The secret diary of hendrik groen, 83 14 years old hendrik groen download bok. Years old by due to covid19, orders may be delayed. This geriatric adrian mole made me laugh and think. The secret diary of hendrik groen, 8314 years old by hendrik groen, 9780718183004, download free ebooks, download free pdf epub ebook. No matter what your age this book will remind you of the things that truly matter in life. His first diary the secret diary of hendrik groen, 83 14 years old has been translated into over thirty languages and on the bright side went straight to number 1 in its native netherlands. Get your kindle here, or download a free kindle reading app. I met hendrik groen in his first book 2017s the secret diary of hendrik groen, 83 14. Such anarchism infuriates the care home director but pleases eefje, the woman who makes hendriks heart palpitate. Hendriks diary gives a dignity and respect to the elderly often overlooked in popular culture, providing readers a look into the.
Hester velmans is the author of two popular childrens novels and an awardwinning translator specializing in modern fiction. 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. The secret diary of hendrik groen is a dutch bestseller, written from the point of view of an elderly man living in an amsterdam old folks home. The new secret diary of hendrik groen, 85 years old. The secret diary of hendrik groen, 83 14 years old by. The new secret diary of hendrik groen 85 years old. But at age 83 14, this feisty, indomitable curmudgeon has no plans to go out quietly.
His body may be growing old, but his mind is as sharp as a tack. That book was awarded in 2016 with the audience award for the dutch book. Bored of weak tea and potted geraniums, exasperated by the indignities of aging, hendrik has decided to rebelon his own terms. Buy the secret diary of hendrik groen 83 14 years old by hendrik groen from waterstones today.
He is the author of the book pogingen iets van het leven te maken. The secret diary of hendrik groen, 83 14 years old is funny, entertaining and simultaneously moving. John boyne says this dutch literary sensation is a joyous read, be it fact or fiction. Behind the dutch bestseller, the secret diary of hendrik. What you might call a stellar day for our retirement home yesterday. To that end, he creates the oldbutnotdead club and with his fellow members sets about living his final years with careless abandon.
The secret diary of hendrik groen, 83 14 years old by hendrik groen great closeup of pearl, not sogreat closeup of the book date. The indomitable hendrik groen hollands unlikeliest hero has become a cultural phenomenon in his native netherlands and now he and his famously anonymous creator are conquering the globe. The secret diary of hendrik groen, 83 14 years old. A dutch book that was published in 2014 original title. Shop amongst our popular books, including 17, on the bright side, the secret diary of hendrik groen and more from hendrik groen. Jun 01, 2014 the secret diary of hendrik groen 83 years old is the first book by dutch old age pensioner and care home resident, hendrik groen. Reviews for the secret diary of hendrik groen, 83 14 years old hendrik pens an expose of his care home, sets up the oldbutnotdead club and relishes the arrival of a new female resident. Jul 04, 2016 the secret diary of hendrik groen, 83 14 years old is funny, entertaining and simultaneously moving. And, having now read it, im so glad i didnt resist it, that is. The secret diary of hendrik groen, 83 14 years old lindas. I met hendrik groen in his first book 2017s the secret diary of hendrik groen, 83 14 years old. The secret diary of hendrik groen 83 years old is the first book by dutch old age pensioner and care home resident, hendrik groen. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. For fans of a man called ove comes a funny, bighearted tale about an old man who is young at heart, the secret diary of hendrik groen is the international bestseller that will.
The reality of the setting was spot on, no mincing words here. Sep 22, 2016 praise for the secret diary of hendrik groen, 83. 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 is, plain and simple, a hoot. Download pdf the secret diary of hendrik groen 831 4. As the story suggests, it is a year in the life of this elderly gentleman. Or, at least, live it up before he shuffles off this mortal coil behind. Aug 25, 2016 praise for the secret diary of hendrik groen, 83. Click download or read online button to the secret diary of hendrik groen 831 4 years old book pdf for free now. Hendrik starts his diary on the 1st january, 20 with the aim of giving the world an uncensored expose. The secret diary of hendrik groen literature tv tropes.
1285 584 1566 347 1474 25 1017 1640 132 542 1325 1063 1229 68 393 486 1233 1425 1271 949 1287 1614 515 1245 213 974 555 895 605 509 333 196 882 646 701 970