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The Borrowed Life of Frederick Fife

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The Borrowed Life of Frederick Fife

De: Anna Johnston
Narrado por: Tim Carroll
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A zany case of mistaken identity allows a lonely old man one last chance to be part of a family in this warm, life-affirming debut novel.

“A funny, heartfelt story about found family and seeing the silver lining in life. Fans of Fredrik Backman’s A Man Called Ove and Shelby Van Pelt’s Remarkably Bright Creatures will especially enjoy this new novel.”—Library Journal

“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 with a full tank of gas. The problem is there’s nobody left in Fred’s life to borrow from. At eighty-two, 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 grumpy Bernard Greer at the local nursing home. Now he has warm meals in his belly and a roof over his head—as long as his poker face is in better shape than his prostate and that his look-alike never turns up.

Denise Simms is stuck breathing the same disappointing air again and again. A middle-aged mom and caregiver at Bernard's facility, her crumbling marriage and daughter's health concerns are suffocating her joy for life. Wounded by her two-faced husband, she vows never to let a man deceive her again.

As Fred walks in Bernard’s shoes, he leaves a trail of kindness behind him, fueling Denise's suspicions about his true identity. When unexpected truths are revealed, Fred and Denise rediscover their sense of purpose and learn how to return a broken life to mint condition.

Bittersweet and remarkably perceptive, The Borrowed Life of Frederick Fife is a hilarious, feel-good, clever novel about grief, forgiveness, redemption, and finding family.

©2024 Anna Johnston (P)2024 HarperCollins Publishers
Amistad Género Ficción Literatura Mundial Literatura y Ficción Vida Familiar Matrimonio Divertido Ingenioso Sincero Para sentirse bien
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The Audiobook's Story Is Widely Praised For Its Heartwarming, Uplifting, And Touching Narrative That Blends Humor With Poignant Themes Of Aging, Loneliness, Forgiveness, Love, And The Need For Human Connection. Many Listeners Found The Plot Engaging And The Characters Endearing, Though Some Felt The Storyline Was Predictable At Times And The Pacing Slow Due To Excessive Details. The Premise Of Mistaken Identity Was Seen As Unbelievable By Some, While Others Felt The Ending Became Overly Mushy. Overall, The Story Resonated With Many For Its Exploration Of Family, Second Chances, And The Complexities Of Growing Old Through A Lens Of Wisdom, Dignity, And The Capacity For Joy.
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Great creative story!

Quite a lovely, interesting story. The characters were rich and totally believable. I did not miss the red herring!

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Great and uplifting story!

loved it all! Great from beginning to the end! Fun and surprising. Lots of twists and turns.

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Endearing characters and poignant story

Lovely, humorous and poignant tale of a case of mistaken identity set mostly in an Australian retirement home. A bit repetitive at times. I appreciated the spotlight on older adults and their wisdom, dignity, and capacity for love and humor.

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An Inspiration

I loved the authenticity of the characters’ traits. I’m inspired to always live others like feed did and be the froth on their cappuccinos. It’s a beautiful story.

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Love, Love, Loved This Story

So much I loved about this story. Heartfelt, sweet, funny, sad, happy. And certainly comes with a powerful message. The narrator was a delight. Enjoyed the accent, and all the sayings snd expressions new to me. The story is uplifting and inspiring. Oh that everyone could have a Fred in their lives.

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Wonderful book made more so by a perfect narration

This was a heartwarming story made even more pleasurable to read by a spot on narration.

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Excellent, Excellent!

This book is extraordinary! I loved everything about it. It was realistic, heartwarming, and had a moving plot that kept you fully engaged. Be prepared to turn your heart over to Fred as you borrow his life.

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Highly recommend

This is a sweet book full of happiness and smiles. Although, I literally cried at one point. I think we all have some of Frederick Fife in us.

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Wow

Slow start but what a wonderful story and satisfying end. Good in the world does exist!

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Loved

Such a great listen! Feel good, funny, sad, heartwarming. Definitely a top listen out of multiple hundreds of Audible books.

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