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

A zany case of mistaken identity allows a lonely old man one last chance to be part of a…

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Endearing, humorous, and life-affirming. I loved the found family. I loved the nursing home residents. I loved how even though the premise seems implausible, the story felt remarkably honest and realistic.

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