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So helpful. Being a carer is one of the most invisible and under-acknowledged occupations (and believe me, it is a full time job) and you can feel very alone. Some of the details have changed since it was written, e.g for useful organisations, and the personal circumstances will be different for each individual, but the basic principles are the same. His take on dealing with bureaucracy and admin is very good! In a nutshell - the admin of large organisations, including social services, is at heart chaotic, and you may struggle to get your needs met but don't take it personally. He also talks very frankly about more difficult subjects: continence, sex, losing friends, loneliness. It's by no means a catch all but definitely a comprehensive and engagingly written guide, and I just wish I had read it when I was new to a caring role. Read full review
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Caring for a very loved one certainly takes a toll and the more so if one is uncaring of oneself during this time. Author Hugh Marriott spells it out plainly in a wonderfully sardonic way so that the advice is easy to digest. Although my caring role has now ceased, I was always glad this book was on my sidetable, ready to pick up when things got tough and I needed a question answered.
The title of this book belies the content. This truly is a 'must have' for any carer. The duties of a carer are multiple and frequently one feels isolated, desperate, guilty, exhausted and frustrated, to name but a few emotions. This book tells it as it is making the carer feel relieved to know he/she, is not the only one in the sometimes chaotic situation. I am a carer, and when I understood the title I realised how caring and the depth of understanding Hugh Marriott has.
This is an essential read for anyone involved with caring. I laughed and cried equally.
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As Carers we can all relate to each and every word
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