Life and Loss: Legacy Writing in The Age of COVID-19 (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780981745046)

What sets this book apart from others focused on COVID-19 is its unique position at the intersection of the wisdom derived from the pandemic, and the profound losses suffered by those who experienced it, viewed through the lens of legacy writing. Writing about what we've learned from the pandemic heals us and offers future generations a practical road map to navigate the next lethal and world-changing crisis. The book's main theses include:

• have the courage to endure our isolation and loneliness
• grieve our losses
• develop resilience to live as individuals and in community in new ways
• teach non-writers and writers the principles of legacy writing, provide a template and questions to consider for their legacy documents

This book is intended for readers (and writers) from teens to the aging - all whose lives were changed over the past five years due to the pandemic, especially elders thinking about what they can offer the future.