"Hey Dick"

What if the person who shaped you the most was suddenly gone?

A parent, a sibling, a mentor, or a best friend-some people are more than family or friends. They’re your role models, protectors, and guides. They challenge you, support you, and shape who you are. Losing them feels like losing a part of yourself.

How do you recover from such a loss?

＂Hey Dick＂ How I Loved and Lost My Brother is Robbie Blackburn’s raw and deeply moving tribute to his older brother, Jerry ＂Bub＂ Blackburn, Jr., who passed away unexpectedly in 2008. Through vivid memories, personal photos, and 19 heartfelt poems, Robbie tells the story of their unbreakable bond, the shock of Jerry’s untimely death, and the crooked path from unimaginable loss to eventual acceptance.

With unflinching honesty, Robbie explores how grief shapes us, how our thoughts can either heal or harm us, and how love endures even after loss. His reflections are raw, emotional, and often unexpectedly funny, reminding us that life’s toughest moments can also bring profound meaning and growth.

This book isn’t just about grieving-it’s about finding strength in love, humor in pain, and lessons in loss. It’s a reminder that while we all grieve differently, none of us has to do it alone.

If you’ve ever loved and lost, or struggled to find meaning in heartbreak, this book will speak to your soul.

Let ＂Hey Dick＂ inspire you to honor your memories, heal in your own way, and cherish the connections that make life worthwhile.