A Heart That Works
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A Heart That Works
The comedian and star of Catastrophe's devastatingly moving memoir about his young son's death
Book Hero Magic formatted this description to make it easier to read. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! DescriptionA Heart That Works is a profoundly moving memoir by celebrated writer and comedian Rob Delaney. This poignant narrative begins with the life-changing moment when Rob and his family receive the devastating news: his one-year-old son Henry has been diagnosed with a brain tumour. The journey that follows delves deep into the heart of parenthood, exploring the intense struggles, unanticipated turns, and the baffling moments of hope amid an unimaginable reality.
With raw honesty, Delaney recounts the excruciating helplessness that comes when a parent cannot make their child well again. Despite the tireless efforts of nurses and doctors, and a parent's enduring hope, there are times when medical intervention is not enough. And sometimes, heartbreakingly, children die.
Rob Delaney's beautiful, bright, gloriously alive son Henry succumbed to this cruel fate. In his reflective and heartfelt memoir, Delaney lays bare the incomprehensible pain of losing his beloved child, sharing not only the sorrow but also the reasons he feels compelled to tell this story. He writes not just to ease his own grief but in the hope that others might grasp, even in a small measure, the profound and enduring love that survives such a loss.
A Heart That Works is an intimate, unflinching, and fiercely funny exploration of grief. Delaney opens up about the harrowing experience of his son's illness, the immense pain and anger that followed Henry's passing, and the unstoppable love that endures beyond death. His reflections are both deeply personal and universally relatable, offering insight into the process of navigating loss and finding purpose amid despair.
This memoir is not merely a chronicle of devastation; it is a celebration of the enduring human spirit and the connections that bind us. Rob's story is a poignant reminder of the resilience of love and the strength we can find within ourselves and each other, even in the face of unthinkable tragedy. Through this heartfelt account, Delaney offers readers a powerful testament to the enduring nature of love and the profoundly transformative experience of living through and beyond the loss of a child.
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A Heart That Works by Rob Delaney is praised for its raw and emotionally rich portrayal of grief, love, and fatherhood. Reviewers commend Delaney's ability to inject dark humour amidst deep sorrow, making the narrative both heartbreaking and profoundly uplifting. The book touches readers deeply, offering a powerful depiction of parental love and loss, and is noted for its candid, unflinching exploration of the author's pain and perseverance.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781399710886
Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 31 August 2023
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Coronet Books
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 18.0mm
Width: 126.0mm
Height: 196.0mm
Weight: 140g
Pages: 192
About the Author
Rob Delaney is an American comedian, actor and writer. He is widely known as the BAFTA-winning co-creator and co-star of the critically acclaimed Channel 4 and Amazon Prime comedy Catastrophe, which broadcasts in over 130 countries.
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