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desiree.onceuponabookclub
, July 12, 2020
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If you loved the book “A Man Called Ove”, the movie “Gran Torino”, adorable penguins, or just plain get a kick out of your crotchety, old neighbor or grandparent, then this book is for you! It’s the heartwarming tale of an octogenarian who realizes perhaps it’s not too late for her to make up for lost time.
Veronica McCreedy is set in her ways. She knocks about all alone in her giant mansion, getting mad at her daytime caregiver Eileen for doing the unthinkable, such as leaving doors open (Veronica hates unclosed doors) or questioning Veronica’s memory (she still remembers all of her Shakespeare from her school days, you see). However, she realizes that she much closer to the end of her life than the beginning, and wants to get her affairs in order. Not having any family to give her money to, except a grandson that she has only recently met for the first time, Veronica thrusts herself upon some penguin researchers in Antarctica, determined to, despite their objections over her visit, ascertain whether their cause is deserving of her millions.
Through the scientists, Veronica’s grandson, and a rescued penguin chick, a side of Veronica that has been closed off for decades upon decades opens up, to the surprise of everyone, including Veronica herself.
You’ll devour this playful, yet life-affirming, tale and come away smiling, and musing about what Veronica and her new penguin family get up to next. A summer must-read.
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