When her husband retires, Julia Thorley starts to keep a diary for her own amusement. She doesn't tell the poor man in case he starts to do daft things on purpose. She needn't have worried. This is a record of that first year, a period of transition for both of them, bringing laughter, irritation, frustration and negotiation as they find a new way to live together. Thank heaven for the allotment.
Funny, thought-provoking and touching, this is a tale that will be familiar to anyone whose partner has retired, and offers a gentle warning to anyone about to embark on this stage of their life. Brace yourselves!
A paperback edition of this book is available from the UK publisher, 3P Publishing.