[Machine Translation] Henk, a book-loving middle-aged man, is a divorced veteran ICU nurse who lives with his old dog, Sfurk (a rascal). One morning, while taking a walk along the canal, a woman quickly helped the old dog who was exhausted. It was her niece's 17th birthday. Henk has never been in love since he stumbled upon his ex-wife's love affair, but this morning he finds himself falling for a woman of his own age. His niece, Rosa, gives him a big push. Divorce, the death of an unfortunate elder brother, a disagreement with his younger, more successful brother, and the looming effects of old age... A best-selling novel that comforted and encouraged many people in Corona-affected Holland in 2020. Winner of the Livris Literary Award.