Flight Risk

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Set against the backdrop of a centenarian celebration, the story follows World War II veteran Hank Dunfield, who is reluctant to reach his hundredth birthday. Tasked with caring for him is Sarah, a young nursing student, who must navigate Hank's desire to leave life behind while the staff at Ponderosa Pine Lodge plans a grand event. The narrative explores themes of aging, mortality, and the connections formed between generations as Sarah seeks to understand Hank's perspective on life and death.