I don't care, paperback/Pete Jordi Wood

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A strikingly talented writer - Attitude MagazineTouching and poetic - The Telegraph - Time Out In the tumbleweed coastal retirement community of Porthpunnet, Luka is a gay caregiver who dreams of becoming an illustrator whilst looking after his disabled mum.

When he receives the ultimate birthday present - a day off from his caring responsibilities - he sets off on an adventure in search of his misplaced youth.

He meets Dan, a young man who lives in a van and shares his interest in art.

Initially he sees the enigmatic stranger as a kindred spirit.

until Dan proves to be anything but.

This is a special 10th Anniversary edition of the original screenplay for the Channel 4 television drama I Don't Care, bringing the story of gay caregiver Luka Bartholomew to print for the first time in addition to its ebook publication.

An Own Voices story from a former young carer, I Don't Care was written by Pete Jordi Wood - praised by Attitude Magazine as a strikingly talented writer.

The Telegraph described the drama as touching and poetic, whilst Time Out awarded it with a four star review.

A Pick of the Day and Choice broadcast from critics across the board, the single drama first aired on Channel 4 in 2010 after its premiere at the Edinburgh International Film Festival.

Directed by Harry Wootliff, actor Iwan Rheon lead a cast including Paloma Faith, David Leon, Mark Benton and Di Botcher.

Now distributed internationally as a film by Peccadillo Pictures, the story continues to find new audiences across the globe thanks to its timeless gay coming-of-age narrative.