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Series
Language
English
Description
A larger-than-life old man with a fondness for vodka goes on an unexpected adventure in this whimsical novel — perfect for fans of Forrest Gump and A Man Called Ove.
The international publishing sensation — more than six million copies sold worldwide!
A reluctant centenarian much like Forrest Gump (if Gump were an explosives expert) decides it's not too late to start over . . .
After a long and eventful...
The international publishing sensation — more than six million copies sold worldwide!
A reluctant centenarian much like Forrest Gump (if Gump were an explosives expert) decides it's not too late to start over . . .
After a long and eventful...
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
"Beginning slowly with the day-to-day life of private eye Kinsey Milhone, the story suddenly shifts to Solana Rojas, introducing readers to a chilling sociopath. Rojas is not her birth name. It is an identity she cunningly stole, an identity that gives her access to private caregiving jobs."--Back cover
Author
Series
Calhoun / Lewis volume 1
Publisher
Warner Books
Pub. Date
1996.
Language
English
Description
An elderly man reads a story from a notebook to a woman who does not know him; the story is of young lovers kept apart by disapproving parents.
Echoing the emotional vibrancy and power of Love Story and The Bridges of Madison County, this unforgettable, deeply moving first novel offers a dual tale of love lost and found and of a man's gentle battle to reach an aging woman who cannot remember the most cherished moments of her life.
Author
Publisher
Augsburg
Language
English
Description
Miss Fannie is ninety-nine years old. And very small. In fact, now that she's old, she's grown to be about the same size she was as a little girl. Now Miss Fannie's daughter takes care of Miss Fannie, instead of the other way around.
Miss Fannie owns lots and lots of hats. And each hat is her favorite. But when she gives up her very favorite hatthe famous pink straw hat with rosesto help raise money in the church auction, Miss Fannie is in for...
Author
Publisher
Our Daily Bread Publishing
Pub. Date
[2012]
Language
English
Description
Living with chronic illness, growing older, or facing the end of life can be a frightening experience. It is Well with My Soul helps readers explore biblical perspectives on issues associated with some of life’s most difficult stages. Focusing on living life as a care receiver, this collection of short meditations helps enhance the reader’s understanding of God’s purposes in situations of suffering. With engaging narrative, personal...
6) The mule
Publisher
Warner Bros. Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
Earl Stone is a man in his 80s who is broke, alone, and facing foreclosure of his business when he is offered a job that simply requires him to drive. Easy enough, but, unbeknownst to Earl, he's just signed on as a drug courier for a Mexican cartel. Even as his money problems become a thing of the past, Earl's past mistakes start to weigh heavily on him, and it's uncertain if he'll have time to right those wrongs before law enforcement, or the cartel's...
Author
Series
Publisher
Harper
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
Description
In the third hilarious, unforgettable installment in internationally bestselling author Catharina Ingelman-Sundberg's League of Pensioners series, Martha and the League's latest escapade has them headed for the French Riviera in what is sure to be the most daring caper of the summer. Martha and her friends are sitting comfortably in Sweden ... a little too comfortably. Determined to do more for their fellow pensioners--and jazz things up for themselves--they're...
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Publisher
[Publisher not identified]
Pub. Date
2022
Language
English
Description
An aging caver wants to see a favorite cave just one more time, and with his friends, explores French Creek Cave beyond its surveyed length only to be challenged by a record flood. Suddenly his nostalgic visit becomes a fight for survival!
Publisher
Sony Pictures Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
Long-term couple John and Ella Robina are experiencing the struggles of growing older. With John having Alzheimer's and Ella undergoing cancer treatment, they decide to abandon their disease-stricken lifestyles and embark on a journey from Boston to Key West in an attempt to fully live what's left of their lives. Their trusty RV, which they've dubbed "The Leisure Seeker", will be their mode of transportation as they enjoy what may be their last adventure...
