The Five Wishes of Mr. Murray McBride - by Joe Siple (Paperback)

About the Book

Murray McBride--a lonely 100-year-old who's outlived just about everyone he's ever loved--is looking for a reason to live. He finds it in Jason Cashman, 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. Together, they race against the limited time each has left, ticking off Jason's wishes one by one as Murray remembers what it's like to be young, and Jason fights for the chance to grow old. But when tragedy strikes, their worlds are turned upside-down, and an unexpected gift is the only thing that can make Jason's final wish come true.

Book Synopsis

The international bestselling novel about Murray McBride, a lonely 100-year-old man who's outlived just about everyone he's ever loved. But when he meets a boy awaiting a heart transplant, Murray may learn something about finding meaning in life again . . .

With all his family and friends gone except an estranged grandson, retired Major League ballplayer Murray McBride is looking for a reason to live. He finds it in Jason Cashman, 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. Together, they race against the limited time each has left, ticking off Jason's wishes one by one. Along the way, Murray remembers what it's like to be young, and Jason fights for the opportunity to grow old. But when tragedy strikes, their worlds are turned upside-down, and an unexpected gift is the only thing that can make Jason's final wish come true.

This heartwarming coming-of-old-age novel is perfect for fans of Fredrik Backman's A Man Called Ove and Mike Gayle's All the Lonely People.

Review Quotes

"Grab the Kleenex for this tender story of hope and unexpected friendship."
-- BOOKLIST, STARRED Review

About the Author

Joe Siple is the award-winning author of the USA Today bestselling novel The Five Wishes of Mr. Murray McBride, which was named Book of the Year by the Maxy Awards, won the National Indie Excellence Award (for Friendship), and was a finalist in several others. Other books in the Mr. Murray McBride Trilogy include The Final Wish of Mr. Murray McBride and forthcoming The First Wish of Mr. Murray McBride. Siple lives in Fort Collins, CO. Learn more about him at joesiplebooks.com.