He's My Guy: Bob's Story

By: Charles Pettit, Joshua Pettit

Narrated by: Virtual Voice

Millions were moved by Betty Pettit’s viral TikTok journey with Alzheimer’s — a testament to her humor, courage, and the love that surrounded her. Beside her through every moment was her husband, Bob.
In this heartfelt memoir, Bob invites readers to step into the life that shaped him long before he became Betty’s steadfast caregiver. Against the backdrop of small-town America in the 1930s, 40s, and 50s, he recalls childhood adventures, red wagons, and Boy Scout hikes, the day he heard about Pearl Harbor crackling over the radio, and the excitement of catching a record-breaking pike. He shares the milestones that defined his youth, including the magical evening at Little Rock City when he shared his first kiss with Betty — the girl who would one day become his partner for life.
Told with warmth, detail, and quiet wit, Bob’s story is more than a companion to Betty’s legacy. It is a vivid portrait of mid-century American life and of a man whose strength, kindness, and devotion helped sustain a love that lasted through every season.
For anyone who cherished Betty’s story, or who treasures real-life accounts of resilience and simpler times, this book offers a moving window into the memories that built a remarkable life.