The Five Wishes of Mr. Murray McBride: 1 Paperback – 11 May 2018

The Five Wishes of Mr. Murray McBride is a contemporary ficiton novel that narrates the story of the heartwarming journey gathering two people from extremely distant generations; Mr McBride is a hundred years old, and Jason is ten. Neither has many days to live, but both have some wishes to fulfil before they die. Along the way, you will another small but significant character will join the duo; Tiegan, the angel as Mr McBride describes. She will truly become an angel at the end of the story.It's a great story; sometimes humorous, sometimes heartbreaking, but most of the time, so real. You will spot some important themes while reading it. For example, there is the irony of time, regret, age, hope, friendship, and the power of Fate.At the beginning, the stroy makes you, as a reader, laugh at the irony of time. You could see how the old thinks the young has plenty of time to live, and the young think the old are left behind. Later on, you'll understand how regret can be torturous.The older we get, the more we regret the things we missed, misused, and misunderstood. But, it's becuase of regret, Mr MacBride does his best to make Jason happy before it's too late.Halfway through the story, you will feel how age is just a number. Whether you are a hundred years old or ten, it's all about your heart and soul. The message of 'don't let them age' seems to hidden between the lines.Then, the more you read, the more you see hope in tge story. The characters will make you see and give hope even if you ran out of any. Mr McBride did. You will also understand that true friendship doesn't know age, doesn't need time, and doesnt imply perfection. Finally, at the end, you will find out how fate can not be challenged. You might think you're going to die, but then you live. Or, you might think you're going to live, but then die. Isn't that life?I really enjoyed reading this book and think it's suitable for different age groups.Herewith is my favourite quote from the book:"That’s the thing about youth. It’s always moving. The best way to miss it is to sit around and watch it pass by. Or try to grab it on the way by. If you want to experience it, you have to live. You have to do."

This is a truly beautiful story which brought me to tears , both happy and sad tears. I thoroughly recommend reading this book.

Enjoyable, yet took at least two thirds of the way through to become involved in the story and therefore not easily distracted by other thoughts. After that the characters became more wholesomely real.The base ball ins and outs were a bit boring yet used as a tool to add depth to the shared feelings.Essentially this is a story about an elderly man who finds new motivation and a reason for living through his increasing fondness for a dying ten year old boy. It shows a depth of feeling that is heart warming. The extra details about so much of the man’s history and sporting successes are over used and detract from concentration perhaps. I skip read much of this. The use of americanisms was also a distraction from the story.

I liked everything about this bookThe friendship, The hope the spirituality, the magic, the love.It is a love story, and a beautiful one

omg get your tissues at the ready, really great read ,well written, easy to read a not put down book, when you have finished it you will forever have in your heart a hundred year old male, a really funny 10 year old and a lovely sweet little girl, did not expect the end didn't see it coming oh but how sweet thank you for this book loved every bit if you don't buy this you will be so missing out

This was such a beautifully written, honest and heartfelt story of loss , love and how to be SBK !I cried during the closing chapters as it spoke to me of where God is at times of loss …and that’s as a friend (In JesusChrist) who is prepared to sacrifice his life out of love !

A very moving story with characters who I wanted to know more about. Kept me reading to find out what happened at the end.I would definitely recommend this book.

This book kept me up reading all night. Bought back so many memories. The ending was great too. A good read.