The result is one book one minnesota, a virtual book club where everyone in the state is invited to read winndixie. Hendrik groen audio books, best sellers, author bio. Het geheime dagboek van hendrik groen, 83 jaar the secret diary of hendrik groen, 83 years old published in 2014. A wry and funny look at the oddities of ones 80s the. The secret diary of hendrik groen, 83 14 years old is a wonderful dutch novel with an anonymous author. But surely there is more to life at his age than weak. Yes, the name of hendrik groen has been assigned as the author of this title, but that may or may not be the actual authors name. The secret diary of hendrick groen book east lansing.
Hendrik again picks up his pen to chronicle the goings on both inside his care home and in the. Hendrik, eefje, and evert, along with a small group of wily seniors, decide to have a little fun while they still can by organizing the oldbutnotdead club to plan outings and excursions, including tai chi and cooking classes, and visits to the casino and museums. Book club suggestions, literary, netherlands, psychological study. We are reading the secret diary of hendrik groen 83 14 years old this time. The secret diary of hendrick groen book tulsa city. Reading group guide discussion questions hachette book group. Our book group received 10 complimentary copies of this book from the reading agency. He is the author of the book pogingen iets van het leven te maken. Words of wisdom from hendrik groen hachette book group. 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. I read authors first diary when he was 83 and i liked it, therefore i did not hesitate to order its sequel. Along with his friends, hendrik forms the old but not dead club. The rumor of being even better than his previous book was true.
The secret diary of hendrik groen, 83 14 years old has been translated into over twenty languages. The secret diary of hendrik groen by hendrik groen reading. Everyones favorite octogenarian is back and, together with his pals in the oldbutnotdead club, he is more determined than ever to wreak havoc and turn a twinkly eye on the brighter side of life. After a year spent mourning the death of his beloved friend eefje, hendrik may be older and a little. The old but not dead club is still going strong, even after the closing events of the first book. Do you want to share this book with your reading club. The secret diary of hendrik groen sacramento public. January the secret diary of hendrik groen, 83 14 years old by hendrik groen. Hendrik starts his diary on the 1st january, 20 with the aim of giving the world an uncensored expose. 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, 83 14 years old dutchnews. While many of hendrik s adventures are amusing and delightful, other encounters are weightier and address issues related to growing old, such as wearing diapers, constantly worrying about falling, loneliness and aversion to change. The secret diary of hendrik groen has been translated int. On the bright side picks up where the secret diary of hendrik groen left off, at the care home of the anarchic oldbutnotdead club where hendrik and his friends are determined to enjoy their autumn years full of optimism. Written with his characteristic charm and humour hendrik proves, yet again, that age is simply a number. Meetings books and better education book club babe babe meets the 2nd saturday of every month 10. The santa clarita public library is ready with lots of resources to help you make your book club meetings memorable. The story centres around hendrik groen,who is writing a diary about a year of his life in an amsterdam care home. John boyne says this dutch literary sensation is a joyous read, be it fact or fiction. The diary of one hendrik groen, a dutchman in a nursing home, is just a bit rebellious.
Theres not one sentence thats a lie, but not every word is true. The book centers around hendrik groen a lovable octogenarian in. S this week we look at the dutch hit the secret diary of hendrik groen, which has been a mainstay on dutch bestseller. The secret diary of hendrik groen by hendrik groen, hester velmans.
Hendrik groen may be old, but he is far from dead and isnt planning to be buried any time soon. On the bright side by hendrik groen, translated from the dutch by hester velmans. So i think this is the first book ive ever read where the author is actually anonymous. Browse hendrik groen s bestselling audiobooks and newest titles. He says he has always been a peoplepleaser, always. The book will be available in a variety of ways for purchase through.
What books are racking up deals, and hitting bestseller lists, outside the u. On the bright side the new secret diary of hendrik groen, 85 years old book. When the secret diary of hendrik groen was released in the netherlands. Apparently a number of old but not dead clubs have seen the light. Hendrik groen on how to achieve a bright 2018 penguin books. Book club suggestions, literary, netherlands, psychological study, social and political issues. The national network of libraries of medicine nnlm has made it easy to download the discussion. Secret diary of hendrik groen, 83 14 years old sharing. On the bright side, the new secret diary of hendrik groen, 85 years old. Below you can sign up for our seasonal newsletter, peruse the featured books, or download the reading group guides to help your book club have great discussions.
Carol rizzardi im 62, and i read this book on the recommendation of a friend who is 87 who lives in a retirement community and who recently lost her husband. 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. The title appears to be based on sue townsends 1982 satire, the secret diary of. In the acclaimed followup to the number one international best seller the secret diary of hendrik groen, everyones favorite curmudgeon is back and as funny and charming as ever with the newest adventures of the oldbutnotdead club for fans of frede. A great read with characters who will remain in your thoughts long after you have finished reading. The secret diary of hendrik groen kindle edition by. The secret diary of hendrik groen is inspiring, charming, and laughoutloud funny with a deep and poignant core. This is a novel we selected for our book club, and my first reaction was that this is an odd book. Carol rizzardi im 62, and i read this book on the recommendation of a friend who is 87 who lives in a retirement community and who recently lost her husband of 67.
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. Second secret diary of hendrik groen to michael joseph. Discover more authors youll love listening to on audible. Hendrik groen started his diaries on the literary website of torpedo magazine. Weve selected seven books that we think would be perfect book clubs picks this summer. S this week we look at the dutch hit the secret diary of hendrik groen, which has been a. Nui book club is a place to come and meet some new people who also enjoy a. Hendrik groen started his diary on the literary website of torpedo magazine. Welcome to the gcp club car, your book club resource. That book was awarded in 2016 with the audience award for the dutch book. The secret diary of hendrik groen, 83 14 years old. Hendrik opens his diary with the decision to give the world a little taste of the real hendrik groen. But surely there is more to life at his age than weak tea and.
Everyones favorite octogenarian is back and, together with. Usually in this space you hear from an editor or an author directly, but i am such a fan of the secret diary of hendrik groen, 83. Reading group guide discussion questions hachette book. Originally published in dutch in 2014, the author of this book. Hendrik groen started his pseudonymous diary on the literary website of torpedo magazine. Hendrik groen is an unforgettable and absolutely spectacular character who readers will wish they could befriend. Hendrik groen is an 83yearold resident of an aged care home in amsterdam. The secret diary of hendrik groen hendrik groen, hester velmans. The secret diary of hendrik groen has been translated into over twenty languages. The club is lifeaffirming for all members, and the project is a huge success. Toward the end of his diary, after a tragedy at the residence, hendrik writes. The second installment of the later life of hendrik groen finds everyones favorite dutch hairyeared dutch pensioner returning to his diary after taking some time off.