A review by merricatct
Alone Together: Love, Grief, and Comfort During the Time of COVID-19 by Jennifer Haupt

4.0

I enjoyed this! Like most collections, some pieces were standouts and some didn't work as well for me, but overall this was a good read. If you're looking for escapism, this definitely isn't it - we're all living through this pandemic in our own ways, facing our own struggles, but this book puts the struggles and concerns of 90+ other people right in your face. Personally, I found it comforting to be reminded that within our walls, we're all grappling with similar emotions, even if our circumstances are different. It also helped give me perspective ... I found myself instinctively starting to roll my eyes at some of the stories, but it was a wake-up call to realize that I've voiced those same grievances, and they're not petty at all. Likewise, hearing about others' experiences who are dealing with so much more than I am helped ground me and make gratitude easier.