The Great Escape from Woodlands Nursing Home
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Narrated by:
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Julie Nihill
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By:
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Joanna Nell
About this listen
At nearly 90, retired nature writer Hattie Bloom prefers the company of birds to people, but when a fall lands her in a nursing home she struggles to cope with the loss of independence and privacy. From the confines of her 'room with a view' - of the car park! - she dreams of escape.
Fellow 'inmate', the gregarious, would-be comedian Walter Clements also plans on returning home as soon as he is fit and able to take charge of his mobility scooter.
When Hattie and Walter officially meet at The Night Owls, a clandestine club run by Sister Bronwyn and her dog, Queenie, they seem at odds. But when Sister Bronwyn is dismissed over her unconventional approach to aged care, they must join forces - and very slowly, an unlikely, unexpected friendship begins to grow.
Full of wisdom and warmth, The Great Escape from Woodlands Nursing Home is a gorgeously poignant, hilarious story showing that it is never too late to laugh - or to love.
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- Anonymous User
- 17-05-24
this brings back so many emotions from when my father was in a care home, dome funny parts and some sadness,
i liked all aspects if this book! gives you an insight of how people must be feeling x
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- Dajeankeeper
- 24-06-21
Very funny and touching tale.
I loved this, every character a good one. Eye-opener on old age and its effects.
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- Misha
- 12-10-22
What a delightful story
I really enjoyed this audio book. An easy listen and a wonderful story, with an insight into the hopes and needs of people in care homes.
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- Agatha
- 05-08-22
A must read
Absolute masterpiece of a book. A heartwarming tale with a gripping story line.
As a nurse I loved the idea of the night owls and will carry the idea as a reminder to always put the patient first and think outside the box. Who knows maybe bring the night owls to my neck of the woods ;)
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- Christine Kirby
- 19-12-24
good read
I work in the adult care sector and a lot of what was mentioned is very factual. a thoroughly great read, with hilarious parts throughout. highly recommend.
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