Take Care

A memoir full of love and hope from the wife of a Leeds Rhinos legend and fundraiser for MND, Rob Burrow, who inspired the nation with his MND journey

The life-affirming, No.1 bestselling memoir of Lindsey Burrow, the working mother of three young children who has inspired the nation through her selfless commitment to husband Rob Burrow (CBE), the rugby league legend she cared for throughout his heroic battle with motor neurone disease (MND).

A Pride of Britain Award Winner

Take Care- A Memoir of Love, Family & Never Giving Up explores the deepest reserves of resilience, personal sacrifice and hope that Lindsey Burrow exhibited on a daily basis when her family’s life was upended by the terminal MND diagnosis. Juggling her day job for the NHS as a physiotherapist, with round-the-clock care for Rob, who couldn’t move or talk, and could only eat with Lindsey’s assistance, she simultaneously raised her brilliant young family and helped to raise awareness for MND. The efforts of Rob, Lindsey and Kevin Sinfield have raised over e15 million for charity.

In 2024, Lindsey presented her debut ITV1 documentary, ‘Who Cares for Our Carers?’ which highlighted the emotional and practical hardships faced by thousands of her fellow unpaid carers, whose hidden work is worth an estimated e162bn a year in the UK, the equivalent of another NHS. Told in Lindsey’s characteristically humble, charming and inspirational style, Take Care explores her life and shares her honest experiences of finding strength in the good and the bad times, in order to offer readers and families hope to overcome challenges in their own lives. The book sheds a light on the many families across the UK who care for their loved ones with little support. Finally, the book is a rousing call to action, for us all as a society to take better care of one another.

Author Biography

Lindsey Burrow is an NHS physiotherapist and former carer for her husband, rugby league legend Rob Burrow, who battled MND. The couple, who met as teenagers, have three children. Lindsey cared for Rob while working and raising their family. In 2023, she ran the inaugural Rob Burrow Leeds Marathon to raise MND awareness. The Burrow family and Kevin Sinfield have raised over e15 million for charity. Lindsey received a Pride of Britain award in 2023 and featured in the BBC documentary ‘Rob Burrow- Living with MND.’ In 2024, she presented the ITV1 documentary ‘Who Cares for Our Carers?’ which highlighted the emotional and practical hardships faced by thousands of her fellow unpaid carers. Take Care is her first book.