Who Cares
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'An impassioned call to action. I defy anyone not to weep at their own future when reading this important book' SUNDAY TIMES
When Emily Kenway found herself in the painful position of caring for her cancer-stricken mother, her life was changed forever. Though lonely, she was far from alone: around the world, millions of people are quietly caring for unwell, elderly or disabled loved ones. For many, this is a full-time job, saving economies billions. But the human cost remains largely ignored.
Why are caregivers mostly women? As families shrink, how can we provide care? Can care robots be the answer? And what does death anxiety have to do with all this? Through unflinching investigation, Who Cares asks vital questions about why we have a 'care crisis' at both a global and individual level.
Deftly blending memoir with forensic research and the voices of caregivers from as far afield as Norway, Nepal and Nebraska, Who Cares is an essential read for anyone who has ever cared for, or will receive care from, another person - which is to say, for everyone.
'Vitally important' JON MCGREGOR
'A rallying cry' TLS
'A book we all must read' SILVIA FEDERICI
'Compassionate' NEW STATESMAN