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There's a Hole in My Bucket
- A Journey of Two Brothers
- Narrated by: Drew Cullingham
- Length: 10 hrs and 33 mins
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Summary
An inspirational, life-affirming memoir from the great-grandson of J.R.R. Tolkien.
Having grown up on their great-grandfather’s stories, Royd Tolkien and his brother, Mike, have always enjoyed adventures. So when Mike is diagnosed with motor neurone disease, also known as ALS, the brothers decide to use the time they have left to tick off as much as possible from Mike’s bucket list, from remote camping in Norway to travelling through Royd’s beloved New Zealand.
Yet, when Royd loses Mike, he discovers his brother had been writing another kind of bucket list: 50 things he wanted Royd to do after his death. His first task? Mike wants his mild-mannered brother to trip up on his way to the lectern to deliver his eulogy. What follows is a set of emotionally charged tests that will push Royd firmly out of his comfort zone.
This is the story of Royd’s journey to accomplish a challenging, humorous, and often heartbreaking list of unknown tasks that chart the brothers’ lives from childhood to adulthood. But above all, it is a story of the sibling bond, of grief - and of treasuring every moment.
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- Josie
- 13-09-21
Brilliant
A wonderful story of how MND affects families and of the bond between Royd and Mike. Thank you for writing it and raising awareness.
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- cecilia rogers
- 15-08-21
Brotherly love
Incredibly touching funny and emotional a friend bought me this book which as l myself was diagnosed with MND was sometimes hard to read my husband family and friends have been amazing but l know this journey will be tough for me but even harder for them to watch
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- Trish
- 20-09-21
Very moving
I laughed and cried the whole way through this book. What an inspiration. Thank you for telling both your stories.
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- Mireille M-R
- 13-10-23
Wow! Heartbreakingly beautiful.
Having lost my beloved Dad to this beastly disease I was recommended this book in September of this year and I have listened to it whilst travelling around France. Such a sad, sad time for Royd, Mike and family. Many tears have been shed but laughter too throughout this listen. Heartbreakingly correct for those of us who have sadly had to deal with MND and for certain, an eye opener to those who have not. Absolutely brilliant! Thank you Royd and what a brother you had (and still have) in Mike.
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- Lainey
- 30-12-23
Sad but uplifting
I loved the fact the story was told at different times. How lucky Royd was to be able to afford each to do each thing on bucket list.
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- Louise
- 17-10-21
A good story. Very well written. Full of emotion.
Full of emotion and love for between brothers,. Really makes you appreciate life's blessings.
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