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A review by hellokaley
A Heart That Works by Rob Delaney
dark
sad
medium-paced
5.0
Anything less than five stars doesn’t do this one justice. It is a terribly sad memoir told with such raw emotion and honest perspective on how unfair childhood cancer is and the grief that comes along with it.
Rob Delaney is an excellent writer and it was also lovely to listen to his audio narration.
I walked away with so much perspective and appreciation for my children and family. I’ve seen reviews critical of the language and tone of the memoir, but I really liked it- grief is messy and horrible and it stays with you forever.
It took me a while to feel ready to read this one and I’m glad I did. Bring your tissues.
Rob Delaney is an excellent writer and it was also lovely to listen to his audio narration.
I walked away with so much perspective and appreciation for my children and family. I’ve seen reviews critical of the language and tone of the memoir, but I really liked it- grief is messy and horrible and it stays with you forever.
It took me a while to feel ready to read this one and I’m glad I did. Bring your tissues.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cancer, Child death, and Terminal illness
Moderate: Suicide and Pregnancy
Minor: Blood, Vomit, and Medical content