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A Heart That Works by Rob Delaney
5.0
In 2016 Rob Delaney's life was turned upside down when the youngest of his three sons, Henry, was diagnosed with a brain tumour. Sadly after a two year battle, Henry passed away aged just two and a half. A Heart That Works is Rob's memoir of this time, written to help people understand what families like his have gone through.
It goes without saying that this is an emotional read, I sobbed multiple times reading it. But I think this might be one of the most important books I've ever read. While I felt the grief, hurt, anger and devastation that he and his family went through, I also couldn't help but feel the amount of love that poured from each page. I cried, I laughed (Rob's trademark humour is laced throughout), I felt.
I can only imagine the comfort this book will bring others in a similar situation. For people like myself who have friends that have lost a child, it's given me a new perspective which I hope will allow me to be an even better support to them.
Unflinchingly raw, honest and moving, this is a very special book that will genuinely stay with me for a long time.
It goes without saying that this is an emotional read, I sobbed multiple times reading it. But I think this might be one of the most important books I've ever read. While I felt the grief, hurt, anger and devastation that he and his family went through, I also couldn't help but feel the amount of love that poured from each page. I cried, I laughed (Rob's trademark humour is laced throughout), I felt.
I can only imagine the comfort this book will bring others in a similar situation. For people like myself who have friends that have lost a child, it's given me a new perspective which I hope will allow me to be an even better support to them.
Unflinchingly raw, honest and moving, this is a very special book that will genuinely stay with me for a long time.