The Secret Diary of Hendrik Groen, 83¼ Years Old Dublin Literary Award Nominee for Shortlist (2013) Alouette * Alpine Melody *

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The Secret Diary of Hendrik Groen, 83¼ Years Old Dublin Literary Award Nominee for Shortlist (2013) Alouette * Alpine Melody *'Another year and I still don't like old people. Me? I am 83 years old.'Hendrik Groen may be old, but he is far from dead and isn't planning to be buried any time soon. Granted, his daily strolls are getting shorter because his legs are no longer willing and he had to visit his doctor more than he'd like. Technically speaking he is elderly. But surely there is more to life at his age than weak tea and potted geraniums? Hendrik sets out to write an