An elderly man receives an offer to have his brain transplanted into that of a deceased younger man’s body. Perceiving certain problems, he is not entirely sure that he will enjoy the experience so he decides on a six month trial.
After an uncomfortable situation when his ‘body’ is recognised by some of the younger man’s friends, he goes overseas to travel and find work where he can.
Whilst traveling and indulging in some youthful excesses he is invited to a party on a yacht. There he meets up with some other people who have under gone the same procedure, but unfortunately he catches the eye of the host of the party who would like the toned and good looking ‘body’ for his sick brother.
Fearing for his life the old man returns home and, after ‘befriending’ his wife, decides that he would prefer his old body and life back. This however may be a problem…..
A very intelligent story exploring our yearning for eternal youth, and whether we would still enjoy those youthful experiences to the same degree with an older and wise mind.
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