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Please could I have advice for a book for my uncle to read whilst convalescing?

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freckles20 · 07/01/2023 17:19

My lovely uncle is having an operation next week. It's a risky one but he's chosen to proceed and I was thinking of sending him a couple of books.

I'm thinking nothing too heavy given he won't be feeling very well, but also something engaging.

He is quite interested in history, and was a master carpenter and so finds buildings interesting. He leans left in his politics. When well he enjoyed walking and gardening but because he has been unwell that's not been possible for quite some time unfortunately. I'm not sure if that's at all helpful!

Any suggestions would be super, thank you.

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AuntieDolly · 07/01/2023 17:29

www.amazon.co.uk/Erebus-Story-Ship-Michael-Palin/dp/1784758574
This was a great read

CatChant · 07/01/2023 17:26

Patrick O’Brian’s Aubrey-Maturin series set in the heyday of the Royal Navy. They are very readable, well researched, informative and very funny. The first two are Master and Commander, and Post Captain.