I Will Do Better: A Father’s Memoir of Heartbreak, Parenting, and Love

Novelist Bock (Alice & Oliver) provides a candid account of raising his daughter Lily after his wife, Diana, died shortly before Lily’s third birthday. The memoir is a testament to Bock’s remarkable ability to confront difficult truths with unflinching honesty. He narrates the audio himself, describing the joys and challenges of fatherhood with a raw vulnerability that feels both courageous and captivating. What sets this memoir apart is Bock’s deft ability to craft a story that is both heartfelt and relatable without being too saccharine. As he weaves together moments of tension, heartbreak, and quiet wisdom, listeners will hear his authenticity and thoughtfulness, and he doesn’t shy away from exposing his own flaws and insecurities. The result is a compelling and deeply human narrative that makes for a gripping and emotionally rich listening experience.