Anthony Shieh | DEATH OF A LOVED ONE IN THE TIME OF PANDEMIC

Never in the Author’s wildest thoughts that he will lose his Mother during a pandemic where most things were untamed, erratic and treacherous to the point – the psychological and emotional repercussions that it has given to him, and to his family. DEATH OF A LOVED ONE IN TIME OF PANDEMIC, a Philippine Inquirer's Noteworthy Books of 2024, is a non-fiction memoir by ANTHONY SHIEH who shares his journey through grief, pain, isolation, fear and optimism in this crazy times and how this pandemic robbed all of us (people who lost a loved one during this world-wide phenomenon) the capacity to give the proper burial for their loved ones and how writing has been his outlet to heal.

Paperback

ISBN 978-621-02-1437-6

144 pages

First Edition 2021

Mandarin Version 2023

Dutch Version 2024

Second Edition 2024

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This is just a blip in this larger spectrum of universal being and one day, we no longer have to wave our goodbyes again.

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INQUIRER, Noteworthy Filipino books of 2024

"There is much candor and honesty in his writing, making it easy for the general public to relate to his personal ups and downs."

The Medium

“Anthony takes us on his journey through grief, pain, and isolation as he recalls every perpetual and monumental memory of his mother that ultimately feels like a long goodbye—his words find their way into our hearts to confront our enigmatic feelings about death and what it’s like to feel love and loss at the same time.”

Joni Caggiano, Author

“Thank you for sharing your tragedy with us. It is amazing how writing about things that happen to us seems to lift some of the burden of that sorrow and also help others!”

Lorie Panis,

Bikolnon Teacher

“Thank you for inspiring us. You and your mom’s story inspire me to love your books and life even more."

imnotjuliennelu

“I enjoyed reading them (tho, I cried tons). I so love how you wrote them with such raw emotions that it deeply resonated with me. Surely, your craft left an amazing impact. Keep writing great books!”

Lazada Customer

“In Anthony Shieh's debut book, I got the chills and tears so many times while reading this book. It was indeed a rollercoaster ride of emotions. Must read!”

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