Join bestselling author of The Borrowed Life of Frederick Fife, Anna Johnston in conversation with Helen Signy as they discuss her new novel When Lemons Give you Life.
A sharply funny, deeply moving novel about food, family and rediscovering joy when life has lost its flavour.
Retired chef Griff Barlow - widowed, grieving and living in aged care - is ready to give up. Planning one final act, Griff breaks into the nursing home kitchen to cook one last lemon tart.
This simple deed awakens a long-forgotten joy and he's soon restoring flavour, dignity and delight to those around him. Meanwhile, his estranged sister Lisa faces her own challenges including a late ADHD diagnosis, new love and health concerns. As their stories intertwine, both must confront what it means to truly choose life.
Described as 'Ratatouille meets A Man Called Ove' and drawing on Anna Johnston’s aged care experience; the novel blends warmth, humour and hope offering a compassionate look at dementia, ageing and being seen.
Books will be available for purchase and signing on the night.
$5.00 + booking fee
Afternoon tea on arrival.
Bookings required.
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An enchanting, heart-stirring novel about rediscovering joy when life has lost its flavour, from the author of the bestselling The Borrowed Life of Frederick Fife (recently acquired by Netflix).