Dave and Me

Life with and without my Hairy Biker

Lili Myers, Si King

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Ebury Spotlight
19 July 2025

Memoirs

A beautiful, uplifting celebration of the life of The Hairy Bikers' Dave Myers from his widow Lili

A beautiful, uplifting celebration of the life of The Hairy Bikers' Dave Myers from his widow Lili

Dave Myers lived his life with joy. He always told his wife Lili that, if you were going to do something, you should do it full-heartedly. With that in mind, Lili gives her whole self to writing a celebration of his life and their love, full of the warmth and joy that Dave and The Hairy Bikers brought to their fans throughout their career spanning two decades. Lili invites readers into her world, sharing her personal story and professional insights as a grief coach, offering a unique perspective on the complexities of loss and the healing process.

Lili takes us on an intimate journey through life with her beloved husband, recounting their serendipitous meeting in 2005, the blossoming of their relationship as pen pals and the adventures that followed as they built a life together in the UK. Interspersed with vivid memories - like the plaid shirt that carries a special significance, the shoes that tell a story of their travels, and the lost wedding ring that symbolises their unbreakable bond - Lili paints a rich tapestry of their life together. She describes the joy of their wedding day, the camaraderie of friendships, and the challenges they faced during Dave's cancer diagnosis, their journey through treatment, and the final days they spent together.

As well as a reflection on Lili's profound grief, this deeply moving memoir is a testament to the enduring power of love and the ways she's found to celebrate Dave's life, honouring his legacy and the impact he had on a nation that adored him. Looking to the future, Lili offers readers a beacon of hope, sharing her coping strategies and the ways she keeps Dave's memory alive.

Dave and Me is a heartfelt tribute to a remarkable man and story of love that transcends loss.

By: Lili Myers
Foreword by: Si King
Imprint: Ebury Spotlight
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 241mm, Width: 164mm, Spine: 29mm
Weight: 517g
ISBN: 9781529966541
ISBN 10: 152996654X
Pages: 304
Publication Date: 19 July 2025
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Forthcoming

Lili Myers (Author) Lili Myers is a coach and hypnotherapist specialising in grief and loss. Born and raised in Romania, she met Dave Myers there in 2005 during a filming trip for the first Hairy Bikers series. In 2007, she relocated to the UK and worked alongside Dave, supporting him in his career whilst balancing work, marriage and motherhood. The couple married in 2011 and together they travelled the world by motorbike. Now Lili has turned to writing as a way of sharing her journey alongside an extraordinary man whilst navigating her own experience of grief and loss.