Funny, touching, and full of life, The Secret Diary of Hendrik Groen, 83 ¼ Years Old offers a charming and refreshingly honest look at aging. Hendrik is a spirited resident of a care home in Amsterdam who refuses to grow old quietly. With wit and heart, he chronicles his daily misadventures, unlikely friendships, and quiet rebellions in a diary that celebrates the joy of living—even when you’re 83. A Dutch bestseller and international sensation, this book is perfect for fans of A Man Called Ove. Keywords: feel-good fiction, diary-style novel, aging with humor, elderly narrator, nursing home life, heartwarming read, book club favorite, Dutch fiction, witty and wise, senior citizens, literary humor, slice-of-life, found family, uplifting stories, international bestseller, modern classic