Febuary's book, is the Maxy Award's "Book of the Year" an international bestselling novel about Murray McBride called "The Five Wishes of Mr Murray McBride". It's about a lonely 100 year old man at the end of his life, who befriends a 10 year old boy named Jason. He meets the boy who is awaiting a heart transplant, and may learn something about finding meaning in life again . Jason is a spirited 10-year-old boy with a terminal heart defect and a list of five things he wants to do before he dies. Murray is determined to help Jason fulfill his dreams. Along the way, Murray remembers what it's like to be young, and Jason fights for the opportunity to grow old. It ends in an unexpected way with the only thing that can make Jason's final wish come true. Its a book about coming of age, friendship, and having purpose.
A reminder, this book was suggested by Kris Eriksen who will be hosting at the Main Street Coffee House in Eagle Point.
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