#132 Anna Johnston – Author | The Borrowed Life of Frederick Fife

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Anna Johnston
Anna Johnston

This week we are thrilled to welcome debut author Anna Johnston as our special guest.

Anna’s first novel, The Borrowed Life of Frederick Fife, is a charming and heartwarming tale inspired by her best friend and grandfather, Fred, and her time working in aged care. After Fred was diagnosed with dementia, Anna made the life-changing decision to step away from her medical degree and join the nursing home where Fred had moved, in order to spend more precious time with him.

Through this experience, she became a passionate advocate for positive aging—a theme that beautifully shines through in her novel. While The Borrowed Life of Frederick Fife tells the fictional story of Fred accidentally swapping places with the much grumpier Bernard at the nursing home, the book is filled with love, care, and compassion that is rooted in Anna’s real-life journey with Fred.

In this episode, host Sandy Lowres talks with Anna about her transition from medicine to writing, her advocacy for positive aging, and how her grandfather’s legacy inspired this touching debut. You won’t want to miss this heartfelt conversation!

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Anna Johnston
Anna Johnston

Anna Johnston is the debut author of The Borrowed Life of Frederick Fife, a charming and heartwarming tale inspired by her own experiences with her grandfather, Fred. After Fred was diagnosed with dementia, Anna made the life-changing decision to step away from her medical degree to spend precious time with him in a nursing home. This journey ignited her passion for positive aging and compassionate care for the elderly. Through her writing, Anna aims to share stories filled with love, care, and compassion, shining a light on the importance of family bonds and the richness of intergenerational relationships. Her work is rooted in her real-life journey, capturing the essence of joy, challenges, and the transformative power of empathy.