A memoir
Everybody Has a Story
Twenty-Eight Years in Care
“If you only see the diagnosis, you’ll never know the person.”
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About the book
Have you ever wondered what life is really like working in care? In this book, I share my personal journey through 28 years of experiences, memories, challenges, and laughter. It’s a heartfelt and honest look at a career that has taught me so much about people, life, and the importance of caring for others.
But it hasn’t all been hard work! I’ve had plenty of fun along the way, made wonderful memories, met some amazing people, and learnt more than I ever imagined. My memoirs are full of real-life experiences, a few laughs, and moments that have stayed with me throughout the years.
If you enjoy true stories about people, life, and the ups and downs of working in care, then this book is for you. After all, everybody has a story to tell, and this is mine!
Inside the book
- The Lady from Czechoslovakia
- The 2am Cup of Tea
- Alexa… Shut Up!
- I’ll Get the Mop!
- Restaurant Nights
- Cruise Ship Month
- Celebrating the Year
- The Doctor’s Retirement Party
- Work–Life Balance
A few of the stories you’ll find inside.
If you only see the diagnosis, you’ll never know the person.Everybody Has a Story
About the author
Stuart Wheal has spent twenty-eight years working in health and social care, most of it in residential care. He started out at sixteen, shadowing care staff, and has spent the years since caring for residents and supporting their families.
Everybody Has a Story is his first book: a collection of the moments, characters and lessons from those years, told with honesty and plenty of humour.
Everybody has a story. This is Stuart’s.
Available now on Kindle and in paperback.
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