Behind the Mask: Coping Through the Pandemic

By Jocelyn Avery

Book Overview

Behind the Mask shares the poignant stories of people from all walks of life during the height of the COVID-19 global pandemic and quarantine. Shared in their own words, Jocelyn Avery has captured the range of experiences of the young, the old, first responders, business owners, educators, parents, church leaders, restaurateurs, the dispossessed, service professionals, and many others, even the "last responders," while coping through the pandemic. Social status, race, and economic status aside...every story makes clear that COVID-19 had no respecter of person. Yet every experience is different. Some faced great struggle or heartbreak, while others' circumstances flourished. Several contracted COVID-19 themselves. We are glad they are still here with us. As you read their stories, you'll be drawn to reflect on your own story; to cry when they cry, and laugh when they laugh; and in turn, to see those qualities that make us human, the ability to have compassion. In Behind the Mask our humanity shines through - that important part of life which compels us to try to understand one another, to help each other, and to realize we are all in this together.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1665713550
• ISBN13: 9781665713559
• Release Date: January 2023
• Publisher: Archway Publishing
• Length: 178 Pages
• Weight: 1.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 8.5" x 11.0"