Something to Live For

By: Richard Roper

Narrated by: Simon Vance

Previously published as How Not to Die Alone

Smart, darkly funny, and life-affirming, for fans of Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine, Something to Live For is the bighearted debut novel we all need, a story about love, loneliness, and the importance of taking a chance when we feel we have the most to lose.

"Off-beat and winning...Gives resiliency and the triumph of the human spirit a good name." --The Wall Street Journal

All Andrew wants is to be normal. That's why his coworkers believe he has the perfect wife and two children waiting at home for him after a long day. But the truth is, his life isn't exactly as people think . . . and his little white lie is about to catch up with him. Because in all of Andrew's efforts to fit in, he's forgotten one important thing: how to really live. And maybe, it's finally time for him to start.

"Roper illuminates Andrew's interior life to reveal not what an odd duck he is, but what odd ducks we all are." --The New York Times Book Review

Throughly enjoyable!

I enjoyed listening to this audiobook very much. It was a heartwarming story of love, loss, loneliness, friendship and second chances. The performance was spot on.

Something to Live For

This is a lovely and heartwarming story beautifully read by Simon Vance. I do recommend it!

First Roper novel I have listened to

Great story and totally believable characters. I can see it as a series on Britbox or Acorn.

So funny and sweet

I so enjoyed this book. It has a funny, dry humor, but also a sad story. Really good narration. Just a nice story.

Better than a movie 5 stars!

This was an amazing novel. I found this book more entertaining than most movies produced these days. The story is fantastic. The characters well developed and the narrator was fantastic. Some parts Andrew’s story hit a little close to home for me so I was able to relate with the protagonist very well. I highly recommend this audio book.