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A Heart That Works
- Narrated by: Rob Delaney
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Publisher's Summary
New York Times bestseller * The 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
A visceral and deeply personal memoir by the star of the Amazon Prime series Catastrophe, about love, loss, and fatherhood.
In 2016, Rob Delaney’s one-year-old son, Henry, was diagnosed with a brain tumor. The family had moved from Los Angeles to London with their two young boys when Rob’s wife was pregnant with Henry, their third. The move was an adventure and a challenge that would bind them even more tightly together as they navigated the novelty of London, the culture clashes, and the funhouse experience of Rob’s fame—thanks to his role as co-creator and co-star of the hit series Catastrophe. Henry’s illness was a cataclysm that changed everything about their lives. Amid the hospital routine, surgeries, and brutal treatments, they found a newfound community of nurses, aides, caregivers, and fellow parents contending with the unthinkable. Two years later, Henry died, and his family watched their world fall away to reveal the things that matter most.
A Heart That Works is Delaney’s intimate, unflinching, and fiercely funny exploration of what happened–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. Delaney’s memoir—profound, painful, full of emotion, and bracingly honest—offers solace to those who have faced devastation and shows us how grace may appear even in the darkest times.
What the critics say
“An affecting portrait of a father’s love for his son.”—Time, 100 Must-Read Books of 2022
“As heartbreaking as the book may be, Delaney’s pitch black humor buoys even the toughest moments. . . . Delaney’s book is ultimately about all-encompassing, heart-exploding love.”—New York Times
“Brave, harrowing, inspiring. . . a wonder.”—People
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- Fran Delaney
- 2023-07-03
A heart work
Thank you for this honest account. I picked up the book because we share the same last name. You will be in my heart.
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- Melisa Paisley
- 2022-12-02
Perfect.
In awe of the beauty of this story and the honesty in the writing. But having Henry's Dad be the one to read it to me has affected my heart forever.
Thank you for helping me understand.
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- Sleighm1228
- 2024-02-03
heartbreaking and beautiful
Thank you to the author for sharing Henry with us, and the journey of his profound but short life. While the book unfolds a tragedy, it is also incredibly tender, sweet, and full of so much love.
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- Amazon Customer
- 2022-12-09
An Exceptional Tribute to a Beautiful Boy
I listen to audiobooks while driving, so many fellow drivers must have seen my face while driving recently and thought, "Man, that woman is having the worst day," while tears streamed down my face. This book is exceptional. I have not experienced the death of a child personally, but I do have a toddler. Delaney's description of his son's passing is unlike anything I've ever read and made me broken at the thought of losing my child in the same way. At the same time, I'd be crying I'd be laughing shortly after by Delaney's special brand of humour viewers have seen in much of his other work. I have recently lost my mother and although Delaney also suggests that's what's supposed to happen, grief is hard to describe to people who haven't experienced it and this book brings one close to having others understand what a broken, sad, numb person can feel like. It's sad and beautiful - just read it.
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- Anonymous User
- 2022-12-11
Amazing....
Absolutely amazing listen...I am in awe of Rob's ability to put words to his family's experience. His vulnerability, honesty and humor are so compelling...I feel a shared sense of humanity after listening. A powerful book that I recommend highly for everyone.
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- Anonymous User
- 2022-12-03
Authentic human hearts are rare, Rob has one
A must read for grievers and those wanting to support grievers. Also, for government officials who need to change the messed up policies in place that our grandfather’s lives before children’s and make things harder for families with dying children.
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- John Bearhead
- 2022-12-09
Thank you
You are truly beautiful. Thank you for being inspirational and direct with your telling of your divine comedy.
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- Christine Labatt
- 2023-01-23
There are not words
It will never be enough to say this book is good. It’s precious. It’s a commitment to love. I will never ever forget it.
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- Anonymous User
- 2023-01-05
Heartbreakingly honest
I couldn’t press pause, I listened all the way through. Thank you, Rob, for opening up your heart and family to us, and letting us get to know your Henry.
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- Kelly Schmidt
- 2023-05-11
ouch, this hurt in a good way
thank you for sharing, immeasurably helpful and comforting. thank you. this review requires 5 more words so
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