The Borrowed Life of Frederick Fife
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4.8 • 22 Ratings
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- $23.99
Publisher Description
'Would you mind terribly, old boy, if I borrowed the rest of your life? I promise I'll take excellent care of it.'
Frederick Fife was born with an extra helping of kindness in his heart. If he borrowed your car he'd return it washed and polished, with a full tank of petrol. The problem is, he has no one left to borrow from. At 82 he's desperately lonely, broke and on the brink of homelessness.
But Fred's luck changes when, in a bizarre case of mistaken identity, he takes the place of cranky Bernard Greer at Wattle River Nursing Home. Suddenly he has a roof over his head, warm meals in his belly and, most importantly, the chance to be part of a family again.
Fingers crossed his poker face is in better nick than his prostate or the jig is up.
As Fred walks in Bernard's shoes (and underpants), he discovers more about the man's past - and what it would take to return a broken life to mint condition.
Bittersweet and remarkably perceptive, The Borrowed Life of Frederick Fife is a feel-good novel about forgiveness, redemption and finding family.
'An endearing story about an Aussie battler with a heart of gold. This book is like a big, warm hug - I couldn't get enough of Fred Fife and his borrowed life.' Kerryn Mayne, author of LENNY MARKS GETS AWAY WITH MURDER
APPLE BOOKS REVIEW
Drawn from the author’s experience of working in her grandfather’s nursing home, this mistaken-identity tale will warm your heart and provide a few belly laughs. Frederick Fife is a lonely old fellow who finds himself in another man’s slippers. He soon learns that the upsides of taking someone else’s place—regular meals, company, a home—come with emotional baggage, including an estranged daughter.
Customer Reviews
Warm
What a delicious delightful funny and warm read full of love and connections , just what we all need to remember what matters in life ….. humanity and connections
Can’t wait for your next book
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