The Listeners

The Listeners

$12.00 AUD

Availability: in stock at our Tullamarine warehouse

Condition: SECONDHAND

This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.

Author: Monica Dickens
Binding: Hardback
Published: Heinemann London, 1960

Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: N/A
Pages: Some moisture damage
Markings: No markings

This poignant novel, The Listeners, chronicles the lives of residents in a nursing home, offering an intimate look at their daily struggles, memories, and enduring spirits. Monica Dickens masterfully portrays the often-overlooked world of the elderly, presenting a narrative rich with both humor and heartbreak. The book illustrates the profound connections formed in unexpected places and the quiet dignity found amidst life's twilight years. It argues for empathy and understanding, inviting readers to reflect on themes of aging, companionship, and the human condition. This compelling work stands as a testament to the resilience of the human spirit, even in the face of decline.

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Description

Author: Monica Dickens
Binding: Hardback
Published: Heinemann London, 1960

Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: N/A
Pages: Some moisture damage
Markings: No markings

This poignant novel, The Listeners, chronicles the lives of residents in a nursing home, offering an intimate look at their daily struggles, memories, and enduring spirits. Monica Dickens masterfully portrays the often-overlooked world of the elderly, presenting a narrative rich with both humor and heartbreak. The book illustrates the profound connections formed in unexpected places and the quiet dignity found amidst life's twilight years. It argues for empathy and understanding, inviting readers to reflect on themes of aging, companionship, and the human condition. This compelling work stands as a testament to the resilience of the human spirit, even in the face of decline.