book review

We recently revisited Best of Me by David Foster alongside his lesser-known work David's Secret, curious about how memory and focus would shape our experience. Listening to the 2003-04 compilation first, we appreciated Foster’s mid-tempo rhythms and emotive lyrics, though we struggled to pinpoint standout tracks. Then, engaging with David’s Secret, we found a rawer, more introspective side, though the fragmented structure left us feeling unevenly impressed. What surprised us was how the music enhanced our perception of the book; Best of Me’s polished production seemed to justify its polished narrative, yet the urgency in David’s Secret sharpened our emotional connection to Foster’s vulnerability. Ultimately, both works offered contrasting perspectives on the past, reminding us that even under the same author’s pen, clarity and intensity aren’t always direct correlates.