What Ben Didn't Know... The Compilation Volume 2 (Signed Hardcover - Free U.S. Shipping)

Get a signed hardcover of What Ben Didn’t Know... The Compilation Volume 1 shipped directly from author Andy Labis via USPS Priority Mail, with free U.S. shipping included.

Ben never sets out to change anyone’s life. He’s just going for a walk, grabbing coffee, booking a ride, or hiking out to watch an old train roll by—but in these three quietly powerful stories, his ordinary moments brush up against the hidden lives of strangers, and nothing looks quite the same afterward.

In “The Polish Donut,” a simple Fat Tuesday trip to the bakery becomes a window into the grief and grit of a man named Phil, while Ben stays blissfully focused on the pastries. In “Here They Come. There They Go.” an anniversary dinner starts with a routine rideshare and turns into a long drive where a talkative driver, an anxious husband, and a patient wife all confront how fragile—and how resilient—dreams can be. In “An Old Train,” Ben’s meticulous plan to photograph a historic steam engine collides with an unexpected call for help, forcing him to choose between the perfect shot and being the stranger who shows up when it matters most.

Blending humor, tenderness, and a photographer’s eye for detail, this collection gathers three stand‑alone stories from the What Ben Didn’t Know… series into one gift‑worthy volume—perfect for readers who love character‑driven, slice‑of‑life fiction and for anyone who appreciates a personal, signed edition.