This book is written as the actual diary of an old age pensioner living in a Dutch retirement home. While there are many darker parts, most of the story is about the lighthearted antics of Hendrik and his cohorts in the home. There are constant battles with those running the home over "rules". The arrival of a new woman resident perks up Hendrik and their friendship grows during the year of the diary. A small group of residents create the "Old But Not Dead Club" to go on outings planned by the various members. The story doesn't gloss over the various maladies of the residents and there are frequent mentions of residents passing. Hendrik Groen is the pseudonym for Dutch author Peter de Smet. There is a sequel due out mid-March and I'm looking forward to see how Hendrik is doing.
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