How to Age Disgracefully

A Novel

De: Clare Pooley

Narrado por: Clare Corbett

“An uproarious romp!” —People

“Pooley weaves together the most cleverly flawed and lovable characters and then sets them free to prove that we are limitless at any age.” —Annabel Monaghan, bestselling author of Summer Romance

A senior citizens’ center and a daycare collide with hilarious results in the new ensemble comedy from New York Times-bestselling author Clare Pooley

When Lydia takes a job running the Senior Citizens’ Social Club three afternoons a week, she assumes she’ll be spending her time drinking tea and playing gentle games of cards.

The members of the Social Club, however, are not at all what Lydia was expecting. From Art, a failed actor turned kleptomaniac to Daphne, who has been hiding from her dark past for decades to Ruby, a Banksy-style knitter who gets revenge in yarn, these seniors look deceptively benign—but when age makes you invisible, secrets are so much easier to hide.

When the city council threatens to sell the doomed community center building, the members of the Social Club join forces with their tiny friends in the daycare next door—as well as the teenaged father of one of the toddlers and a geriatric dog—to save the building. Together, this group’s unorthodox methods may actually work, as long as the police don’t catch up with them first.

©2024 Clare Pooley (P)2024 Penguin Audio

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“Clare Pooley weaves together the most cleverly flawed and lovable characters and then sets them free to prove that we are limitless at any age. HOW TO AGE DISGRACEFULLY is a love letter to the human spirit.”—Annabel Monaghan, bestselling author of Nora Goes Off Script

“Funny, warm, wise, and a total riot....Clare Pooley is the best at marshalling a group of madly endearing characters, flicking her whip, and sending them careening off on a rollicking, entrancing, breakneck journey.”—Beth Morrey, international bestselling author of Clover Hendry's Day Off

“Utterly hysterical and full of heart, with hugely loveable characters, a dialogue that had me in stitches and many profound moments. A totally wonderful, spirit-lifting read!”—Hellie Acton, author of Begin Again

Aging imperfections

The author wrote a feel good story about imperfect characters that put together made the perfect team. I felt part of their journey and enjoyed listening to it on my road trip.

Ugh, cute!

The characters were fairly diverse and all enjoyable; we love a found family. 10/10

So much fun!

This was so fun to listen to. I loved the whole premise of the story, and then narration just bought it to life. I especially love the author’s note at the end. I can relate to everything she said!

the ploy line

I thought the story was so much fun. It kept you guessing and wondering about Daphne and what her back story might be.

Fabulous characters and I thoroughly enjoyed reading it.

Fun, lovely quirky characters

This was a beautifully written story with flawed, but likable characters. I loved the message that getting older doesn’t need to be boring.

Great Characters

Loved the story and the fun Characters. I didn’t want to stop listening when my walk was finished .

Absolutely Delightful!

This was such a delightful, fun, witty read. I enjoyed the perspectives of each character. The plot moved at just the right pace and tied up all loose ends perfectly! Highly recommend this one!! Can’t wait to dive into Clare’s other novels.

Funny feel good story

I loved the story. It made me laugh at loud and cry at times. Perfect story to walk the dog too or craft too.

Fun, lovable characters

What a splendid delight. I want to grow up to be Daphne. This was a joyful listen, light, heartfelt, funny, over the top.

Great read.

The characters are flawed and wonderful. The story is interesting and surprising. A perfect escape. I couldn’t stop listening.