God's Holding Pen
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ISBN10: 1037111621
ISBN13: 9781037111624
Publisher: Austin Macauley
Published: Jan 30 2026
Pages: 156
Weight: 0.35
Height: 0.33 Width: 5.00 Depth: 8.00
Language: English
ISBN13: 9781037111624
Publisher: Austin Macauley
Published: Jan 30 2026
Pages: 156
Weight: 0.35
Height: 0.33 Width: 5.00 Depth: 8.00
Language: English
When the industries that once powered New Zealand's small towns vanished, so too did the tight-knit communities that depended on them. As families scattered in search of work, the elderly were left behind-adrift in a rapidly changing world, their familiar way of life slipping away. By the dawn of the 21st century, retirement villages promised comfort and care, but the rise of corporate ownership soon turned these sanctuaries into profit-driven enterprises. At Pleasant Mount Retirement Village in Tauranga, residents find themselves caught in a web of empty promises, rising fees, and a corporate culture that values profit over people. Through wry observations and poignant moments, this contemporary novel explores the resilience and camaraderie of those who refuse to be forgotten. As the residents of Pleasant Mount gather for their weekly happy hour and endure the hollow rituals of management-run meetings, they find strength in each other-and in their determination to reclaim a sense of dignity and belonging. A heartfelt, sharply observed portrait of ageing, community, and the quiet battles fought behind the closed doors of New Zealand's retirement villages, this is a story for anyone who has ever wondered what becomes of the places-and the people-left behind by progress.
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