A Heart That Works
A Heart That Works
Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 2023
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Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction
2010s
2023
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
Rob Delaney's memoir, A Heart That Works, delves into his family's experience with their young child's illness and loss. The book offers a candid and heartfelt account of grief, love, and resilience.
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Review Roundup
Rob Delaney's A Heart That Works delivers a poignant and emotionally charged reflection on grief and parenthood. Readers praise its raw honesty and deeply moving prose. Some feel the book is intensely sorrowful, making it a challenging read. Overall, Delaney's heartfelt narrative resonates strongly, offering both solace and a profound exploration of love and loss.
Who Should Read A Heart That Works?
Readers who appreciate heartfelt memoirs like When Breath Becomes Air by Paul Kalanithi and The Bright Hour by Nina Riggs will be drawn to A Heart That Works by Rob Delaney. It's ideal for those who value raw, emotional narratives about grief, resilience, and the human condition.
30,908 ratings
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Mixed feelings
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Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction
2010s
2023
Adult
18+ years
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