An intense, stimulating and thought-provoking account of what it’s really like out there for carers. With the challenges the care systems face and the fact we will all face these issues in one shape or form, this book is not only timely, but profound and awakening in its writing.

Your storytelling is excellent - honest, thoughtful, and at times grippingly suspenseful. I learned so much about the caring profession, the film industry, and how to see life from a new perspective.

A searing and compassionate glimpse into the world of carers. Timely and deeply personal, this book reveals truths we all must face - with courage, clarity, and kindness.

Hide the Knives is a raw, unfiltered memoir by Maria Constantinides that blends the chaos of live-in caregiving with her own journey through trauma, resilience, and healing. Through vivid, sometimes harrowing stories of clients with dementia and mental illness, Maria reveals how caring for others can reopen old wounds—but also how kindness, even in its smallest forms, can be transformative. It’s not a sugar-coated read, but it’s deeply human, and it left me reflecting on how sometimes, small acts of compassion are all we’ve got—and they’re more powerful than we think.