The Five Wishes of Mr. Murray McBride

4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars | 30,621 ratings

Price: 5.99

Last update: 08-19-2024


About this item

Maxy Awards "Book of the Year" and USA Today Bestseller

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.

100-year-old Murray McBride finds new meaning in life, and starts a positive butterfly effect on the lives of those around him, in this series about coming of age, friendship, purpose.

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.


From the Publisher

Feel-Good, Life-Affirming, Redemptive, Elderly Main Character, Bittersweet Ending, terminal disease

joe siple, literary fiction author, biographical fiction author
What's Being Said About Joe Siple's Writing:

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Charlie Fightmaster

"I have one chapter left to go, but it was after breaking down in complete tears from reading this amazing book out loud." –James R. Cheatham, audio narrator for The Green House

The Town with No Roads

"The world needs more stories like this one!" –KaleidoSoul

The Last Dogs

"I highly recommend this for any readers that love dogs, no matter your age!" -Megan Forrest, Atlanta International School

Joe Siple

#1 Amazon Bestselling Author & Maxy Awards Book of the Year Winner

Joe Siple is a television sportscaster turned novelist and speaker. He is now a #1 Bestselling author in several countries and winner of multiple awards. Joe was recently featured on the Heard it Through the Rosevine podcast. He currently lives in Colorado with his wife and two daughters.

All Available Titles:

  • The Five Wishes of Mr. Murray McBride (Award Winning Literary Fiction)
  • The Final Wish of Mr. Murray McBride (Sequel)
  • Charlie Fightmaster and the Search for Perfect Harmony (Heartwarming Sports Fiction)
  • The Town with No Roads (Tale of Forgiveness & Redemption)
  • The Last Dogs (Middle Grade Classic)
Feel-Good, Life-Affirming, Redemptive, Elderly Main Character, Bittersweet Ending, terminal disease

Top reviews from the United States

Debbie DiPietro
5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome book !
Reviewed in the United States on June 23, 2024
I loved this book and it touched my heart and my soul on many levels . It was written from the soul of the author and it was so real I got lost into the story . I had to stop and look at the book again to see if it was a true story !!
So unbelievably touching !!!
I give it 5 stars .
Kudos to the author you have a spectacular spiritual writing talent !
Beverly Funk
5.0 out of 5 stars Wishes Come True
Reviewed in the United States on August 11, 2024
Wow. That's my initial reaction to this amazing, well written book.
These characters are so relateable, the whole story so engrossing. Well, I had a very hard time taking breaks.
This is one, if not THE best book I have read in a very long time.
I laughed, I cried...everything I could ever ask for in a novel.
Mr. Siple, thank you.
Much love.
Craicnceili
5.0 out of 5 stars So thought-provoking
Reviewed in the United States on July 21, 2024
Simply - I loved this book. I loved the connection found between generations. I loved seeing life through the older and the younger. Such a poignant story that mightily tugs at the heartstrings. No pun on the heartstrings - you’ll get it when you read the book. Most highly recommend for anyone looking for a feel good, thought-provoking book.
Jane Bartram
4.0 out of 5 stars Good Read
Reviewed in the United States on July 17, 2024
This story was loving, funny and sad. A story of how someone very young connects so lovingly with someone very old. A story of life, undying friendship and sacrifice and, of course, imminent death. Very well written.
Maggie Schuyler
5.0 out of 5 stars I had to finish this in one reading!
Reviewed in the United States on August 4, 2024
This book is comical, serious, touching, and realistic. Characters are well developed and events are easy to visualize as the story progresses. I would recommend this to anyone who wants a story without violence or magic!
Margaret Dedon
5.0 out of 5 stars a beautiful story
Reviewed in the United States on July 26, 2024
Could not put it down. It was emotional, funny, sad and inspiring. Proves that no matter the age kindness is the key to longevity and makes life worth living. Love at any age is the key to “living”.
Patricia Q. Dorwin
5.0 out of 5 stars A story to remember
Reviewed in the United States on July 22, 2024
As a constant reader some books are not memorable. Once in a while a book comes along that strikes all the cords, interesting, page-turning, sweet, emotional, surprising, and thought-provoking. This is one. I did not see the end coming. Thoroughly enjoyable read. “SBK”.
Lilly Jo
5.0 out of 5 stars Wow!
Reviewed in the United States on August 9, 2024
This book was so many things. Such a tender-hearted story about an old man and a young one. I'm so glad that I've read it. It's about humanity and being strong, brave and kind.

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