The Red Address Book
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The global fiction sensation--published in 32 countries around the world--that follows 96-year-old Doris, who writes down the memories of her eventful life as she pages through her decades-old address book. But the most profound moment of her life is still to come...
Meet Doris, a 96-year-old woman living alone in her Stockholm apartment. She has few visitors, but her weekly Skype calls with Jenny--her American grandniece, and her only relative--give her great joy and remind her of her own youth.
When Doris was a girl, she was given an address book by her father, and ever since she has carefully documented everyone she met and loved throughout the years. Looking through the little book now, Doris sees the many crossed-out names of people long gone and is struck by the urge to put pen to paper. In writing down the stories of her colorful past--working as a maid in Sweden, modelling in Paris during the '30s, fleeing to Manhattan at the dawn of the Second World War--can she help Jenny, haunted by a difficult childhood, unlock the secrets of their family and finally look to the future? And whatever became of Allan, the love of Doris's life?
A charming novel that prompts reflection on the stories we all should carry to the next generation, and the surprises in life that can await even the oldest among us, The Red Address Book introduces Sofia Lundberg as a wise--and irresistible--storyteller.
"Written with love, told with joy. Very easy to enjoy."--Fredrik Backman, author of A Man Called Ove
Meet Doris, a 96-year-old woman living alone in her Stockholm apartment. She has few visitors, but her weekly Skype calls with Jenny--her American grandniece, and her only relative--give her great joy and remind her of her own youth.
When Doris was a girl, she was given an address book by her father, and ever since she has carefully documented everyone she met and loved throughout the years. Looking through the little book now, Doris sees the many crossed-out names of people long gone and is struck by the urge to put pen to paper. In writing down the stories of her colorful past--working as a maid in Sweden, modelling in Paris during the '30s, fleeing to Manhattan at the dawn of the Second World War--can she help Jenny, haunted by a difficult childhood, unlock the secrets of their family and finally look to the future? And whatever became of Allan, the love of Doris's life?
A charming novel that prompts reflection on the stories we all should carry to the next generation, and the surprises in life that can await even the oldest among us, The Red Address Book introduces Sofia Lundberg as a wise--and irresistible--storyteller.
"Written with love, told with joy. Very easy to enjoy."--Fredrik Backman, author of A Man Called Ove
Format:Hardcover
Language:English
ISBN:1328473015
ISBN13:9781328473011
Release Date:January 2019
Publisher:Harper
Length:304 Pages
Weight:0.93 lbs.
Dimensions:1.3" x 5.8" x 8.3"
Customer Reviews
2 ratings
remembering until the end
Published by CSalmon , 1 year ago
A woman nearing the end of her life reflects on her past (and shares it with her niece). A look at letting go of loved ones and the decisions that can change our lives.
the Red Address book
Published by Nikib , 5 years ago
I wanted to read this book and my library is always out of it! So I decided to purchase! I got good value for my money and don't have to worry about renewing--I can read at my own rate!
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