Hendrik Groen is 83 years old and he has decided that it is time to make something of his life. He may be rich in years, but he refuses to give in to all the trappings of old age just yet. Hendrik's hilarious and touching diary documents his life as an OAP living in a care home. When he recruits some similarly young-at-heart friends to join his 'Old But Not Dead Club', Hendrik proves that love can blossom, rules can be broken and fun is within reach, even at their age. So begins a charming, poignant and moving novel that reminds us not to underestimate the oldest amongst us.
About the Author
Hendrik Groen, pseudonym of Peter de Smet, is a Dutch writer. He is the author of the bookPogingen iets van het leven te maken: Het geheime dagboek van Hendrik Groen, 83¼ jaar(The Secret Diary of Hendrik Groen, 83¼ Years Old) published in 2014. That book was awarded in 2016 with the Audience Award for the Dutch Book. The sequelZolang er leven is: het tweede geheime dagboek van Hendrik Groen, 85 jaar(On the Bright Side: The New Secret Diary of Hendrik Groen) appeared in 2016.For years it was unknown who was hiding behind the pseudonym. This led to speculation about who it could be. Names from Sylvia Witteman to Arnon Grunberg were mentioned. Both De Volkskrant and NRC Handelsblad revealed almost simultaneously in 2016 that Peter de Smet was 62-year-old. De Smet responded with the words that 'he is not waiting for publicity' and 'has no sense in the fuss about fame'.Attempts to make something of life in 2016 won the Audience Award for the Dutch Book. This prize was not personally collected by the author.In 2017, the books were filmed and broadcasted by Omroep MAX as the television seriesHendrik Groen's Secret Diary. Screenwriter Martin van Waardenberg once again confirmed that De Smet was the man behind the pseudonym. In 2017, a stage adaptation was also brought to the stage under the direction of Gijs de Lange. Beau Schneider played the role of Hendrik Groen.
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