Essential Labor

In Essential Labor, Angela Garbes reflects on the critical role of mothering and care work in American society, especially in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic. Drawing from her personal experience as a first-generation Filipino-American and placing her insights in a global context, she examines the societal undervaluation of caregiving and explores its potential to foster social change. The book offers a thoughtful and nuanced look at how caring for others can be a source of meaning, empowerment, and a pathway to a more equitable world.