The Borrowed Life of Frederick Fife
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The Borrowed Life of Frederick Fife
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Narrated by:
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Tim Carroll
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By:
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Anna Johnston
About this listen
Frederick Fife was born with an extra helping of kindness in his heart. If he borrowed your car he'd return it washed and polished, with a full tank of petrol. The problem is, he has no one left to borrow from. At 82 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 cranky Bernard Greer at Wattle River Nursing Home. Suddenly he has a roof over his head, warm meals in his belly and, most importantly, the chance to be part of a family again.
Fingers crossed his poker face is in better nick than his prostate or the jig is up.
As Fred walks in Bernard's shoes (and underpants), he discovers more about the man's past - and what it would take to return a broken life to mint condition.
Bittersweet and remarkably perceptive, The Borrowed Life of Frederick Fife is a feel-good novel about forgiveness, redemption and finding family.
'An endearing story about an Aussie battler with a heart of gold. This book is like a big, warm hug - I couldn't get enough of Fred Fife and his borrowed life.' Kerryn Mayne, author of LENNY MARKS GETS AWAY WITH MURDER©2024 Anna Johnston (P)2024 Penguin Random House Australia Audio
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- Sophie
- 25-10-2024
Tugged at the heartstrings
Thought the narrator was perfect for the story. Didn’t expect to like it but I really, really did, I cried and loved the ending. It just makes you feel all warm and sentimental in an entirely different love story.
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- Anonymous User
- 07-04-2025
My favourite book this year
What an absolute delightfully fun and moving story. It made me laugh and cry the entire way
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- Maz Thomas
- 10-07-2024
Great original story
Loved this story of adorable Frederick Fife, who has always done his best by everyone & has fallen on hard times, when a unique opportunity falls in his lap, to live someone else’s best life.
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- CR
- 23-07-2024
A book you will love to listen to again and again
There are many books out there that are lovely to read or listen to, but rarely do you come across a book that is able to combine “laugh out loud humour” with tender “tears rolling down your cheeks” emotion, portrayed by a cast of relatable and varied characters who experience the joys and heartache of living, losing and loving. I absolutely love the story and the characters, which on their own would make this audio book a worthwhile purchase, but the way the author paints a picture in words in her description of sights, sounds and sensations make the listening experience even richer.
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- LG
- 09-10-2024
what an incredible story!
I was recommend by a friend and LOVED it. Fred is incredible and the love, connections and character development was a joy to experience. thank you
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- Kim
- 20-12-2024
utterly delightful
This is one of the most delightful, lovely stories. I loved every minute. I highly recommend it. Beautifully narrated, amazing performance.
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- Kellie O'Connor
- 07-01-2025
Wonderful Characters and Tale
Well written, great story with excellent narration. The liberal use of simile was a bit much at times but still didn’t
detract from my enjoyment of this listen.
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- J Henderson
- 23-08-2024
An amazing heartfelt story
Thought I would take a chance on something deferent form my usual choice of genre and was not disappointed. This book is full of joy and happy sadness. The narration is brilliant and the book will have you in tears of laughter.
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- louise kelly
- 06-10-2024
Funny, poignant and full of heart
Took me a while to get into it - then hooked! laughed /cried(a lot!) and finished it feeling full of love and hope
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- Ngaire Harris
- 14-12-2024
A delight!
A gentle, bucket filling read. Great characters and plot, and the narrator is perfect. Enjoy!
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