Book review : Messy social work by Richard Devine

Messy Social Work, written by the practicing social worker and academic Richard Devine, provides an accessible insight into the realities of practice with children and families, emphasising throughout the importance of reflection and learning. Beginning with a candid examination of the author’s own childhood and early experiences which led him to join the social work profession, the book skilfully blends real-life practice stories with the theories and tools which Devine has used to support his