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Start giftingThe Secret Life of Albert Entwistle
Narrator
Simon Vance
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Length
10 hours 49 minutes
Language
English
Bookseller recommendation
“Oh my goodness, how much do I love Albert, a 65 year old postman in Lancashire, England? Well....a little bit more than I did yesterday and a little bit less than I will tomorrow. Such a lovely, funny, sad but uplifting book that will warm the cockles of your heart, and prove that it's never too late to turn your life around. A story about hope, love, courage and standing up for yourself, it made me laugh out loud and cry real tears too! Loved every single thing about this book, it's a definite must-listen-to!”
— Polly • The Hickory Stick Bookshop
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“This is a book about loss, courage, found family and community and most of all innocence, love, and second chances. I loved it!”
— Anne • Cherry Street Books
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“If paddington bear was a gay old man. Albert cut himself off from getting to know people along time ago but with things changing quickly in his life he realizes that he misses the connections he once had. He is in search for an old flame while also opening himself up to the people around him on his search. A sweet wholesome tale that reminds you that you are never too old for a coming-of-age story.”
— Alissa • Auburn Oil Co. Booksellers
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“I absolutely loved this precious and endearing story! Nearing 65 and on the verge of retirement from the British Postal Service, Albert Entwistle finally finds the courage to take control of his own happiness and search for his long lost love, George. Throughout his journey, Albert receives support from a cast of unlikely companions. Definitely make this your next listen if you enjoy heartwarming stories about self-discovery, fighting for a forbidden love, and the positive impact of a chosen family. This is a great read for fans of Fredrik Backman and Phaedra Patrick.”
— Amy • Auburn Oil Co. Booksellers
Summary
In a wonderfully life-affirming and surprising story of human connection and second chances, a shy sixty-something postman opens his heart to love again, transforming the lives of those around him.
Every day, Albert Entwistle makes his way through the streets of his small English town, delivering letters and parcels and returning greetings with a quick wave and a “how do?”
Everyone on his route knows Albert, or thinks they do—a man of quiet routines, content to live alone with his cat, Gracie.
Three months before his sixty-fifth birthday, Albert receives a letter from the Royal Mail thanking him for decades of service and stating that he is being forced into retirement. At once, Albert’s simple life unravels. Without the work that fills his days, what will he do? He
has no friends, family, or hobbies—just a past he never speaks of, and a lost love that fills him with regret. And so, rather than continue his lonely existence, Albert forms a brave plan to start truly living, to be honest about who he is … and to find George, the man with
whom he spent one perfect spring and summer long ago.
One painful yet exhilarating step at a time, Albert begins searching for George and revealing his story to those around him. As he does, something extraordinary happens. Albert finds unlikely allies, new friends, and the courage to help others—even as he seeks the happiness he’s always denied himself.
Beautifully written, funny, and wise, The Secret Life of Albert Entwistle is a book to fall in love with and to be inspired by, one that proves it is never too late to live, to hope, and to love.