{"product_id":"9781399710886","title":"A Heart That Works","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cstrong\u003eA Heart That Works\u003c\/strong\u003e, Rob Delaney offers an intimate and poignant memoir that delves into the profound sorrow of losing his young son, Henry, to a brain tumour. At just one year old, Henry's passing marks a devastating chapter in Delaney's life, and through this narrative, he invites readers to witness his journey through grief, love, and the search for meaning amidst such overwhelming loss.\u003c\/p\u003e \n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Plot\u003c\/h3\u003e \n\u003cp\u003eDelaney's narrative is a raw exploration of the emotional landscape that follows the tragic reality of childhood illness. With incredible honesty, he shares not only the heartache but also the moments of levity that punctuate his experiences. The memoir is structured to reflect the tumultuous nature of grief, blending heart-wrenching reflections with flashes of humour, which is characteristic of Delaney's writing style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThemes\u003c\/h3\u003e \n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLove and Loss:\u003c\/strong\u003e Delaney's exploration of the bond with his son and the deep void left behind is central to the memoir.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eResilience:\u003c\/strong\u003e The narrative captures the human spirit's capacity to endure even the most harrowing situations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHumour in Grief:\u003c\/strong\u003e Delaney highlights the importance of finding light in darkness, a theme that resonates throughout the book.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cblockquote\u003e“This is a book about love, loss, and the indelible mark that a child leaves on a parent’s heart.”\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFans of Delaney’s previous work, such as \u003cstrong\u003eRob Delaney: Mother. Wife. Sister. Human. Warrior. Falcon. Yardstick. Turbo. Lover.\u003c\/strong\u003e, will find his trademark wit and insight here, albeit in a more vulnerable context. \u003cstrong\u003eA Heart That Works\u003c\/strong\u003e is a significant contribution to the genre of memoirs dealing with grief, inviting readers to reflect on their own experiences of love and loss.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hodder \u0026 Stoughton","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52951396024652,"sku":"9781399710886","price":10.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/4163\/2076\/files\/9781399710886_front.webp?v=1765285095","url":"https:\/\/foxandfable.com\/products\/9781399710886","provider":"Fox \u0026 Fable UK","version":"1.0","type":"link"}