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In 'The Secret Diary of Hendrik Groen', the eponymous resident chronicles a year within his care home in Amsterdam, detailing the day‑to‑day challenges, camaraderie, and quirky initiatives—like the Old‑But‑Not‑Dead Club—that color senior living. As he observes the arrival of a new neighbour, Eefje, he reflects on companionship and vitality with humor, tenderness, and poignant insights.
First publish date: 2016
Genre: Humorous Fiction/Comedy Fiction
Authors: Hendrik Groen
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