The Secret Diary of Hendrik Groen, 83 ¼ Years Old by Henrik Groen ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ 
 
So, I think it’s important to know that this book is written just like the title insinuates that it would be, as a diary. There is an entry for almost every day for a year over the course of one man – Hendriks – life at a nursing facility. This was a book I went into pretty blind, other than it being recommended to me by a patient at my work who also enjoys reading.
 
It took me a while to get through the book due to the nature of it. When I would sit down to read it, I’d enjoy what I was reading but not enough that it kept me up all night to finish it or see what would happen next. I feel like 3 stars is appropriate because this was a book I could take or leave, I didn’t love it but I didn’t hate it.
 
I can say, respectfully, if you are a member of the elderly community, you will probably resonate more with the entries as well as the trials and tribulations that Hendrik is dealing with. From medical ailments, to family never visiting, to even death, he doesn’t leave anything untouched. However; as someone who is only in my 30s, I appreciated the story but didn’t really relate to it. I can relate to some of what he discusses as I see it in my own family members who are aging, but not in me, personally.
 
So, all in all, I know this isn’t one of my greatest reviews but I’m just left without knowing what to really say about it! If you’re looking for maybe some toilet reading (if you know you know) or something to just pick up and skim through every now and again – this might not be a bad choice for that!
 
Happy Reading!