The Unretirement, Penny Mirren
The Unretirement, Penny Mirren
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The Unretirement

Author: Penny Mirren

Narrator: Deryn Edwards

Unabridged: 10 hr 17 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Avon

Published: 05/23/2024


Synopsis

'Funny, uplifting and warm' bestselling author PHILLIPA ASHLEY 'Beautifully written, the characters leap from the page' Million-copy bestselling author SUE MOORCROFT  After spending her retirement travelling the world, she’s home again – and ready for a new adventure. When Maggie’s daughter, Hannah, takes her to their favourite restaurant, Maggie is heartbroken to find the place empty. But the last straw comes when Maggie hears the chef is at his wit’s end – she can’t resist charging into the kitchen and taking matters into her own hands. Never one to give up without a fight, Maggie resolves to save their beloved restaurant from failure, and it’s not long before she has a military-grade plan to turn the place around again. Finding herself back at work, all she’ll need is support from Hannah and her cheeky granddaughter, Alice, as well as a little help from her neighbours. After all, Maggie’s golden days aren’t behind her just yet… –––––––––––––––– AUTHORS LOVE! 'A breath of fresh air… funny, uplifting and warm.' 'An uplifting gem of a novel! Funny, heartwarming and hopeful!' ' JULIE MA 'Funny, fresh and gloriously inspiring. I feel joyous after finishing this book.' 'A likeable cast of characters, an engaging story and delicious food…a fun, involving read.' 'I loved Maggie from the first page and cheered her on through every chapter.' READERS LOVE ‘A must-read for anyone hungry for heartwarming stories!’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Maggie’s zest for life is contagious…’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Warm, funny and heartwarming … I loved the diverse community of characters!’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘A delightful page turner that proves dreams know no age limit.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Maggie's resilience is as inspiring as her recipes are mouthwatering!’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘A delightful concoction of laughter, love, and the sweet taste of second chances.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The Unretirement –––––––––––––

Reviews

Goodreads review by Srivalli on June 03, 2024

3.7 Stars One Liner: Entertaining Maggie Lawford is back home after traveling the world post-retirement. However, she knows she needs to find a project/ job to be productive. Being in the food and catering industry, Maggie is passionate about cooking. When her daughter Hannah takes her to their favo......more

Goodreads review by Maddy on May 19, 2024

I had never heard of Penny Mirren, but when I saw the book was about a lady in her early 60s, and her retirement, I thought I would try it. I am certainly glad it did. It was well written, with wonderful characters, and a fun storyline. I would definitely look out for more of Penny Mirren’s books.   M......more

Goodreads review by Erin on April 03, 2024

Maggie is recently retired, she had planned on spending her retirement years with her husband travelling and exploring the world.But life had other plans and now the years stretching in front of her seem so lonely. When an impromptu dinner with her daughter at her favourite local restaurant revels t......more

Goodreads review by Shakella on May 23, 2024

A 60 year old retiree planning on living her best life, traveling and exploring the world with her loving husband. When Maggie's husband passes away, she has to find a new normal, begins working in a struggling restaurant, and finds her joy in the kitchen. Penny Mirren did a wonderful job creating th......more

Goodreads review by Shannon on April 26, 2024

Maggie decides that after her husband passes away that she is going to find her passion while in retirement. She ends up working at a restaurant and finds her passion. She helps some people out while they encourage her to pursue her love and she expands what she loves to do. It was nice to read a bo......more


Quotes

'What a lively and fresh voice Penny has. So funny too and really resonates with someone who never wants to retire or slow down! A breath of fresh air… funny, uplifting and warm.' – 'Beautifully written, the characters leap from the page' – 'An uplifting gem of a novel! Funny, heartwarming and hopeful, I devoured it in one weekend!' – ' Richard and Judy Book Club author JULIE MA 'Funny, fresh and gloriously inspiring, Maggie shows us that it is never too late to embrace family, community and your own untapped talents. I feel joyous after finishing this book and hungry from all the delicious sounding food.' 'A likeable cast of characters, an engaging story and delicious food, all combining to make a fun, involving read.' 'Maggie is a wonderful character! I loved her from the first page and cheered her on through every chapter.' READERS LOVE ‘A must-read for anyone hungry for heartwarming stories!’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Maggie’s zest for life is contagious…’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Warm, funny and heartwarming … I loved the diverse community of characters!’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘A delightful page turner that proves dreams know no age limit.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Maggie's resilience is as inspiring as her recipes are mouthwatering!’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘A delightful concoction of laughter, love, and the sweet taste of second chances.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐