I know what you’re thinking, is it some kind of macabre joke? Has she been in a coma? How can Ruby Wax write a book about good news when the world is facing the worst disaster since the Plague?
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Category:Humor
On The Bright Side by Hendrik Groen
Everyone’s favourite octogenarian is back and together with the Old-But-Not-Dead Club, is more determined than ever to wreak havoc. After a year mourning the death of his beloved friend Eefje, Hendrik picks up his pen once again to chronicle the goings on both inside his care home and in the increasingly confusing world outside.
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The Secret Diary of Hendrik Groen, 83¼ Years Old (Hendrik Groen #1) by Hendrik Groen
‘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?
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The United States of Absurdity: Untold Stories from American History by Dave Anthony
Discover illustrated profiles of the weird, outrageous (and true!) tales from American history that don’t appear in school textbooks.
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The Diary of a Has-Been by William Humble
Arnold Appleforth claims getting old is all about attitude. And if that’s the case he needs all the attitude he can get, because his journalistic career is on life support, his sex life non-existent (except for a recent regrettable incident at a well-known chain restaurant), his financial position precarious and his alcohol consumption prodigious.
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1,342 QI Facts To Leave You Flabbergasted by John Lloyd, John Mitchinson and James Harkin
The sock-blasting, jaw-dropping, side-swiping phenomenon that is QI serves up a sparkling new selection of 1,342 facts to leave you flabbergasted.
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The Fireside Grown-Up Guide to the Husband by Jason Hazeley, Joel Morris
The international publishing phenomenon and ridiculously funny new parody series that helps grown-ups learn about the world around them using large clear type, simple and easy-to-grasp words, frequent repetition, and thoughtful matching of text with pictures.
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