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sbaylouny's review
3.0
Hard to read at times, especially the writings on grief. No specific stories stand out to me as exceptionally unique which makes for a slower read but oddly comforting as it's a reminder that a lot of us are having similar feelings about the whole experience of living in a pandemic. Overall, glad this book exists as almost a historical reference of what we all are going through (and because purchasing it helps out indies)!
carexbearx's review against another edition
4.0
This book is just what I needed. It helped me to put words to my own experiences. It helped me feel more connected at a time when connections are all I crave.
As a writer, I love how this brought writers together, how it provided some focus and purpose. And I love how the proceeds of this book go to support indie bookstores.
I checked this out as an ebook from the library. I will be buying a copy to support the cause, but also to have something to help me remember this time and allow for sharing this time with others well into the future.
As a writer, I love how this brought writers together, how it provided some focus and purpose. And I love how the proceeds of this book go to support indie bookstores.
I checked this out as an ebook from the library. I will be buying a copy to support the cause, but also to have something to help me remember this time and allow for sharing this time with others well into the future.
samalvarez823's review against another edition
5.0
I want to present to you all, a true treasury of immense feeling and goodness, something we all can relate to. Something that will make you say, “that’s exactly how I’ve been feeling..”, oh wow, I didn’t think others felt this way too..”. A truly beautiful treasury full of stories and poems that will make you realize you’re not alone in your thoughts and that there’s hope.
Let’s face it, this pandemic has left us all feeling weird, anxious, lonely aka: Alone. Choosing to protect yourself and others has been hard and a very difficult road. Not being able to hug or shake your neighbors hands, having to wear a mask, and having to stay home more than you’re used to. This read makes you realize, everyone has felt crazy and completely NOT Normal.
Thank you Jennifer for rallying and getting fellow authors to write their stories as well as support indie bookstores! A true job well done!
“I was looking for some way to make a dent in the overwhelming grief and devastation, and I hoped other authors would feel the same way,” says Jennifer Haupt, editor and curator of ALONE TOGETHER, who put out a call for submissions on Facebook a month after the quarantine began. “The book came together in astonishingly short amount of time—just two months. It was inspiring to see how it snowballed, with my publisher and the book distributor donating their services.”
And thank you to Kate Rock and Jennifer for allowing me to promote this true work of art! I know it will be immensely helpful for many people for years to come! The best part is You can grab it today!!
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Let’s face it, this pandemic has left us all feeling weird, anxious, lonely aka: Alone. Choosing to protect yourself and others has been hard and a very difficult road. Not being able to hug or shake your neighbors hands, having to wear a mask, and having to stay home more than you’re used to. This read makes you realize, everyone has felt crazy and completely NOT Normal.
Thank you Jennifer for rallying and getting fellow authors to write their stories as well as support indie bookstores! A true job well done!
“I was looking for some way to make a dent in the overwhelming grief and devastation, and I hoped other authors would feel the same way,” says Jennifer Haupt, editor and curator of ALONE TOGETHER, who put out a call for submissions on Facebook a month after the quarantine began. “The book came together in astonishingly short amount of time—just two months. It was inspiring to see how it snowballed, with my publisher and the book distributor donating their services.”
And thank you to Kate Rock and Jennifer for allowing me to promote this true work of art! I know it will be immensely helpful for many people for years to come! The best part is You can grab it today!!
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elidhios's review against another edition
4.0
Empecé a leer este libro en plena pandemia, una recolección de historias, poemas, cuentos, reflexiones sobre personas atravesando una pandemia mundial. Creo que es un libro que puede dar mucho confort a quien lo lea, el hecho de compartir vivencias y sentimientos nos hace sentir menos solos y más entendidos. Además AMO la tapa. Si leen en inglés se los súper recomiendo, gracias a la editorial por la copia adelantada.
katiez624's review against another edition
4.0
When COVID really started to ramp up in the U.S. in March of this year, I remember thinking to myself, "In about 6 months, there are going to be lots of TV shows, movies, and books written about this." Here we are, over 6 months later, still in the midst of a kind of altered reality, wondering if and when things will get back to "normal."
This book is a compilation of different authors using various styles of writing to express their personal experiences with COVID. The stories offer a glimpse into the experiences of people from all walks of life, how isolation from the community, and extended time with immediate family has affected everyone differently. Stories of fear, hope, loneliness, and community permeate these works of writing, and each one is just as important as the next. There were a few stories that I skimmed or skipped that were a little too abstract for my taste. Overall, the stories were unique and eye-opening, and it's comforting to see how every person is dealing with this time differently. I particularly liked the last chapter, "Before You Go," which is exclusive content for eBooks and Audio.
This mandated pause in life for everyone on this planet is a time that everyone has to confront their own anxieties, mortality, and relationships face on.
This book is a compilation of different authors using various styles of writing to express their personal experiences with COVID. The stories offer a glimpse into the experiences of people from all walks of life, how isolation from the community, and extended time with immediate family has affected everyone differently. Stories of fear, hope, loneliness, and community permeate these works of writing, and each one is just as important as the next. There were a few stories that I skimmed or skipped that were a little too abstract for my taste. Overall, the stories were unique and eye-opening, and it's comforting to see how every person is dealing with this time differently. I particularly liked the last chapter, "Before You Go," which is exclusive content for eBooks and Audio.
This mandated pause in life for everyone on this planet is a time that everyone has to confront their own anxieties, mortality, and relationships face on.
crystal7's review against another edition
4.0
A beautiful collection of essays, poems, and musings from American authors about the coronavirus pandemic, their experiences, and reflections.
This book is a lovely way to reflect on your own experiences of this unusual world we find ourselves living in, along with our hopes for the future.
What makes this book special is that it is in support of independent booksellers, of which we need to save.
This book is a lovely way to reflect on your own experiences of this unusual world we find ourselves living in, along with our hopes for the future.
What makes this book special is that it is in support of independent booksellers, of which we need to save.
kellyreadingbooks's review
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
slow-paced
2.0
I guess this just wasn't really what I had wanted it to be. I had wanted a more well rounded collection of essays. I wanted to hear from more than just artists/authors, maybe that was my mistake in thinking there would be other perspectives such as nurses/teachers/government workers etc. And many of the essays actually weren't really about COVID and just had one or two lines like "and now we are here, in a pandemic"... hmm. Perhaps I missed the point of these. Two essays did make me cry, the ones that felt like there was more of an emotional connection to grief and COVID. A lot of poetry that I didn't feel connected to either, but I am not huge into poetry. Another reviewer said something along the lines of "boomers talking about early days of COVID" and it made me laugh because that did feel on par. I believe this was published in the 1st year of the pandemic so in light of what we know now/what was to come, some felt awkward when referencing "the world opening back up again" when that essay said it was 2 months into the pandemic .... um, okay, no it wasn't?
bethreadsandnaps's review against another edition
4.0
Really enjoyed this collection that takes place in the early months of the pandemic. Most of these are SUPER short, and there's an eclectic mix of short stories, interviews and poems. There is something about the early days of the pandemic that's so nostalgic even though technically we're still in the pandemic. The collective confusion, the kindness and generosity, trying to figure out Zoom, etc.
Many of the authors are local to Seattle, so it was also nice to see so many mentions of the area.
Many of the authors are local to Seattle, so it was also nice to see so many mentions of the area.
melissasue81's review against another edition
3.0
I ended up reading this quite a bit after it’s release and I thought it might help me process all the feelings I’d had during that time. It was definitely a mixed bag. Some essays were compulsively readable and filled with emotion. Some were pretty dull. A few I had trouble following. Then there were a few that seemed to have absolutely nothing to do with COVID or lockdown. Not bad, but probably could have benefitted from better curation/editing.