Jackie Griffey Reviews

Updated! April 17, 2006

Recycling Humanity

Author: Jackie Griffey
Publisher: Xlibris
Available At: Bookstores Everywhere
Publishing Date: Available Now
Genre: Fiction: Humor
Format: Trade Paperback
Price: $9.95
ISBN: 1594533644
Reviewer: Melissa Parcel

Aaron Willoughby and Dr. Martin Hammond find themselves in a place they don't belong--an old folks' home. When Aaron's son Alton went out of town on business, his conniving wife, Blanche, checked Aaron into the nursing home against his will. She is determined to get her hands on his money, and is taking the steps she believes necessary to have him declared incompetent. The greedy members of Martin's medical conglomerate faked some tests that said he had Parkinson's disease in order to oust him out of his job and into the home.

One evening, with the help of a rubber doctor's hammer and a pair of pliers, Aaron and Martin make a daring escape out the back window of Pleasant Hill Retirement Home to freedom. They end up at the home of Leona Miller, a lady friend of Aaron's. There, they tell their individual tales and make plans for their futures. The two sixty-something men set out to right the wrongs done to them in the name of money hunger and corporate greed. Will Blanche catch up with Aaron and get ahold of the money? Will Aaron and Martin show the world that their lives aren't over yet?

Recycling Humanity is just the breath of fresh air and humor needed in a good fiction novel. I enjoyed riding along with Aaron and Martin as they went about fighting the system that had done them wrong. Both men are hilarious and intelligent, the perfect foils for their enemies who are lacking a bit of ingenuity and brain power. It's fun to read about the "little guy" making a difference and sending a message to the world.

Many of the portions of Recycling Humanity had me laughing out loud, for instance, the two men go searching for a new toe for Aaron amongst the winos, and when the toe is attached--it's white and Aaron's black. Beyond all of the humor is a touching story about friendship, family, and what it means to love others. This is a wonderful gem that will restore your hope in the human spirit. I highly recommend Recycling Humanity and urge you to pick up a copy today.

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