Description
Hubert Bird, a Jamaican immigrant and member of the Windrush generation, lives a quiet life in London, but his weekly phone calls to his daughter in Australia paint a picture of a vibrant retirement filled with friends and activities. In reality, Hubert is deeply lonely, a secret he guards closely until unexpected news forces him to confront his isolation. Tasked with making his life match his fabricated one before his daughter arrives, Hubert embarks on a journey of rediscovery, finding a second chance at love, rekindling old friendships, and becoming involved in a community initiative to combat loneliness. This heartwarming and poignant novel explores themes of love, race, aging, and the profound impact of human connection, reminding us of the power of ordinary people to create extraordinary change.
Available Editions
paperback
Grand Central Publishing
Published Jan 1, 2021
364 pages
ISBN: 9781538720158
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Details
First Published
2021
Language
eng
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for All the Lonely People by Mike Gayle.