
Member Reviews

I appreciated the depth of Love, Money, Duty in exploring the complexities of caregiving, especially through Adams' personal insights and analyses of various narratives. The interdisciplinary approach, weaving in perspectives from moral philosophy, gender studies, and critical race theory, added a rich layer to the discussion. However, I found some sections dense, which made it challenging to maintain engagement throughout. Overall, it's a thought-provoking read that offers valuable perspectives on care, though it may require patience for those less familiar with academic discourse.

I highly recommend this book to readers and teachers interested in the affective and political dimensions of care. I appreciated the combination of life writing and literary analysis as well as the book's organization.

An absolutely needed and balanced book on multiple aspects of care.
The book starts with axioms and delves into the narratives about care; in the end, we get a compelling understanding of caregiving, and those dependent on care.
As axioms go, the second one resonated with me, and another one, although it is possible in some cases, I am sure, was more alien to me.
Adams walks us through her own life as a carer, and her son Henry’s experiences. In addition to the authentic and honest exploration of their lived experience, the author analyses some artists’ work to discuss the very rich experience of care from all sides.
I recommend to carers, those dependent on care, health care professionals and scholars.