A 1 international bestseller in the vein of Fredrik Backmans A Man Called Ove a funny and tenderhearted tale about friendship love and an old man who is young at heart. Technically speaking Hendrik Groen is....elderly. But at age 83 14 this feisty indomitable curmudgeon has no plans to go out quietly. Bored of weak tea and potted geraniums exasperated by the indignities of aging Hendrik has decided to rebel on his own terms. He begins writing an expos secretly recording the antics of daytoday life in his retirement home where he refuses to take himself or his fellow inmates too seriously. With an eccentric group of friends he founds the wickedly anarchic OldButNotDead Club and he and his best friend Evert gleefully stir up trouble enraging the homes humorless director and turning themselves into unlikely heroes. And when a sweet and sassy widow moves in next door he polishes his shoes grooms whats left of his hair and determines to savor every ounce of joy in the time he has left with hilarious and tender consequences. A bestselling phenomenon that has captured imaginations around the world The Secret Diary of Hendrik Groen is inspiring charming and laughoutloud funny with a deep and poignant core a pageturning delight for readers of any age. show more