A Heart That Works
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Rob Delaney
New York Times Bestseller * New Yorker Best Books of 2022 * Entertainment Weekly Best Books of 2022 * USA Today Best Books of 2022 * Time 100 Must-Read Books of 2022 * Mother Jones Books We Needed in 2022 * People Fall Must Read * 2022 BuzzFeed Fall Reading Pick * New York Post Best Books of 2022 * New York Times Editors' Choice This is the story of what happens when you lose a child, and everything you discover about life in the process, by the star of the Amazon Prime series Catastrophe. In 2018, Rob Delaney's two-year-old son, Henry, died of a brain tumor. A Heart That Works is Delaney's intimate, unflinching, and at times fiercely funny exploration of Henry's beautiful, bright life and the devastation of his loss--from the harrowing illness to the vivid, bodily impact of grief and the blind, furious rage that followed through to the forceful, unstoppable love that remains. In the madness of his grief, Delaney grapples with the fragile miracle of life, the mysteries of death, and the question of purpose for those left behind. Profound, painful, full of emotion, and bracingly honest, Delaney's memoir offers solace to those who have faced devastation and shows us how grace may appear even in the darkest times.
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Author
Rob Delaney
Pages
180
Publisher
Spiegel and Grau
Published Date
2022
ISBN
1954118317 9781954118317
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"This was a quick read. Cried lots, laughed a bit. As someone who loves kids, it was really heartbreaking but it really highlights how beautiful children are. Overall, an important story for anyone who’s been close to grief. "
Stephanie Zolis
"Highly recommended for anyone who has had a child die, or wants to support someone who has gone through that wrenching experience. The author tells the story with honesty and love, and does not leave out the dark humor that can come with such events "
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Janan
"Heartfelt and humorous."
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Teddy
"The funniest sad book I’ve ever read. But also an expression of love, joy, and appreciation for life, family, and friendship. I listened to Rob Delaney read the book, and I recommend this version, because his story is so deeply personal that it seems to me the text on a page couldn’t quite capture the impact of the grief you can hear in his voice. I admire most everything Delaney creates, and this book expands the range of his ability to express in words his astute observation of the human experience."
Krista Greene
