When Emily Kenway became the primary caregiver for her terminally ill mother, her life was changed forever. Millions of caregivers all around the world are silently suffering from poverty, isolation, and burnout. Saving their nations’ economies billions by providing nonprofessional care, these people—primarily women—remain largely ignored by politicians, because the demands of care itself keep them from effectively advocating for their needs.
Powerful and deeply reported, 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.