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In this book of essays hear the voices of the essential workers who kept the US moving forward during Year 1 of the COVID-19 pandemic. Laugh, cry, and be inspired by the challenge, misery, and insanity faced by black, brown and white physicians, caregivers, nurses, and retail workers across the US. While the world was brought to its knees, they fulfilled their work obligations in hospitals, clinics, schools, group homes and stores, as well as balanced the needs of family and self. They got up each morning to face frustrated clients, patients, and families; inept managers who ignored science; and others who disrespected the careers they had committed their lives to, even considered them dispensable. At the core, these stories are about resiliency-the human spirit's ability to negotiate dark times-essential workers staying safe and surviving, even thriving. Zink started her medical career with AIDS and now faced COVID. She struggled with a foot in two worlds: family doctor and daughter/sister. She cared for her patients and advocated for COVID positive family members living in a long-term care facility a 1000 miles away. A must read for anyone burdened and disheartened during the COVID pandemic. Zink and those she interviewed show us pathways to hope.

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Self-Publishing Review--Professional book reviews and editorial services since 2008 May 7,2021 An unfiltered glimpse into the minds, struggles, failures, and joys of frontline workers who have faced Covid-19 across the world, Covid Chronicles by Dr. Therese Zink is a compassionate and eyeopening collection of real-life stories about the current moment. From a methodical exploration of PPE and the physical discomforts of a hospital battlefield, to the desperation of group home caretakers and the systemic racism that reared its head so often during this pandemic, these stories are remarkably engaging.. . .While it may feel too soon to immerse in the subject when the world is still muddling through, there is wisdom, humanity, and inspiration to be found here, both in the present and when it's finally time to look back. Public Health Out LoudPodcast from Rhode Island Department of Health A medical assistant who had to rely on the support of their older kids. A family physician based in the South who spoke out very publicly in support of teachers at a tumultuous time. A school nurse who had to tackle new challenges at work and at home. . . These are the stories of frontline workers who got up every morning to provide essential services despite whatever was going on in the world- a pandemic in this case. While COVID-19 is the disease that tied these stories together, resilience and hope are the recurring themes that emerge when chronicling their setbacks and triumphs. [https: //podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/covid-chronicles-stories-resiliency-from-essential/id1541663781?i=1000515571218]

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Dr. Therese Zink (1955-) is a family physician, teacher, and leader in family medicine and global health education. She is the recipient of a 2019 Fulbright Scholar Award to train family medicine physicians in the Middle East. She has done international health work throughout her career. Her award-winning stories on doctoring have been published in literary and medical journals, as well as anthologies.

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