Why I Care, Sir Ed Davey
Why I Care, Sir Ed Davey
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Why I Care

Author: Sir Ed Davey

Narrator: Sir Ed Davey

Unabridged: 10 hr

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: HarperNorth

Published: 05/22/2025


Synopsis

A Greatest Book of the Year A deeply personal account of life as a carer and a call to support those who care for others 'Ed Davey wants to rewrite British politics – not with the language of crisis, but that of care. … He offers something rare – moral clarity rooted in lived experience.' 'Caring is how we know we’re alive. The good in all of us has been shaped by care. Hold a mirror up to that, and we’ll realise our potential.' Care is the thread that runs through Ed’s life. Aged only four, Ed lost his father. When his mother also became ill with cancer, Ed and his brothers nursed her at home until she died when Ed was just 15. That formative experience was one of the main inspirations in seeking election, and with it the opportunity to take action. Now, he and his wife care for their son John, who has severe physical and learning disabilities, as well as raising their younger daughter. So Ed has real knowledge of the emotional, physical and financial challenges faced by legions of carers in Britain today. Why I Care This isn’t just Ed’s story. It's the story of millions.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Stephen on July 24, 2025

Ed Davey is the leader of the Liberal Democrats in the UK, but he is also a father and carer for his son, John. He also, as a child, was a young carer for his mother, who passed away after a long battle with cancer. In this account there is his very personal story, both of his childhood and of his j......more

Goodreads review by Alex on May 26, 2025

As a 16 year old young carer, this book meant a lot to me. To see those similar to myself represented at this scale was something I have never even contemplated. The book accurately and authentically presents the highs and lows of caring as well as everything in between. The resounding message conve......more

Goodreads review by Louis on June 02, 2025

It is so insightful. I thought the stories were so personal, brilliantly written and the fact they were willing to share such information so publically to be so brave.......more


Quotes

'Ed Davey is living proof that sometimes the personal and the political can mix in a way that benefits society as a whole.' ‘ is a heartfelt and emotional read in which Ed shares his own moving journey, alongside the inspiring stories of others. A powerful, important book that will change perceptions.’ ‘A profoundly moving and essential read. With deep compassion and personal insight, Ed shines a light on the unsung heroes of our society — carers. This book is a heartfelt call to action, demanding we value, respect, and support those who give so much.’ ‘The British public believe Ed Davey is the most authentic of politicians: here’s why.’ 'It’s the role no one wants, or expects, to play. Yet millions fulfill it with little or no support, either financial or moral. Who cares for the carers? Sir Ed Davey has a powerful voice, and here he is using it in the best way possible; not as political leader but as carer. It should be on the desk of every politician in Westminster.' 'A remarkable book, a heartwrenching account of the joys of caring for a disabled loved one and the nightmare of battling with the bureaucracy of the benefits system.' 'The title has a literal meaning that transforms this book into a sincere, pragmatic and powerful analysis of one of the most urgent dilemmas facing our country today. … Davey’s optimism and his pure love for his family, his obviously sincere concern, shines from his writing.' 'Every morning at 6am, Sir Ed wakes up his severely disabled 17-year-old son, John, then cleans his teeth, bathes him and gives him his morning massage. In , he frames this both an act of love and a foundational political insight.' ‘Among the most compelling, moving pieces of political prose I have read in a very long time.’ 'Extraordinary.'