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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 is a novel 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.
175 pages, Hardcover
Published February 9, 2025
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About the author
Anthony Shieh
5 books27 followersAnthony Shieh (pronounced /Shyeh/) is a Taiwanese-Dutch Filipino novelist, and speaker based in Manila. He is the author of four books which became bestsellers in the Philippines and other parts of the globe. His works have been recognized by the Philippine Inquirer, CHiNOY TV, Tatler Asia, TheBeat.Asia, and The Manila Times.
He was a fellow at the first Paradox Philippine Speculative Fiction Writing Fellowship at the University of the Philippines.
Anthony writes with a strong sense of inclusivity, ensuring that the characters in his stories are heard and understood. He champions the importance of representation, showing that everyone deserves a platform in literature to share their stories.
Find him online at www.anthonyshieh.com.
He was a fellow at the first Paradox Philippine Speculative Fiction Writing Fellowship at the University of the Philippines.
Anthony writes with a strong sense of inclusivity, ensuring that the characters in his stories are heard and understood. He champions the importance of representation, showing that everyone deserves a platform in literature to share their stories.
Find him online at www.anthonyshieh.com.
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August 24, 2021
Death of a Loved One in Time of Pandemic is Anthony Shieh’s deep, moving memoir about
the unexpected death of his mother, who he loses during the COVID-19 limbo, and the
wrenching aftermath him and his family has to endure.
Anthony takes us in 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.
A heartfelt story of familial love between a mother and a son that leaves us into a state of
existential wondering on how life is truly short, and that we must cherish every moment we
have with our loved ones because we will never know when those moments would last,
especially in this time of pandemic.
I, too, have also recently lost a loved one in these challenging times and reading this book,
how he articulates his agony really takes the words out of my mouth. The ebb and flow of
sadness, the sense of general confusion and uncertainty about the future—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.
In his book, he touches upon the unimaginable impact of the pandemic and the new normal
on him and his family. As the world continues to navigate through the pandemic, writing has
been a powerful instrument for him to slowly reclaim his life. The newfound meaning of life
that sparks a sense of optimism in him to march forward against all odds.
A portrait of missed milestones and fleeting moments of joy, Death of a Loved One in Time
of Pandemic comes to an illuminating conclusion that grief, as faceless as it is, must be
looked into its hollow eyes and be embraced to finally initiate our path of healing and
recovery.
the unexpected death of his mother, who he loses during the COVID-19 limbo, and the
wrenching aftermath him and his family has to endure.
Anthony takes us in 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.
A heartfelt story of familial love between a mother and a son that leaves us into a state of
existential wondering on how life is truly short, and that we must cherish every moment we
have with our loved ones because we will never know when those moments would last,
especially in this time of pandemic.
I, too, have also recently lost a loved one in these challenging times and reading this book,
how he articulates his agony really takes the words out of my mouth. The ebb and flow of
sadness, the sense of general confusion and uncertainty about the future—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.
In his book, he touches upon the unimaginable impact of the pandemic and the new normal
on him and his family. As the world continues to navigate through the pandemic, writing has
been a powerful instrument for him to slowly reclaim his life. The newfound meaning of life
that sparks a sense of optimism in him to march forward against all odds.
A portrait of missed milestones and fleeting moments of joy, Death of a Loved One in Time
of Pandemic comes to an illuminating conclusion that grief, as faceless as it is, must be
looked into its hollow eyes and be embraced to finally initiate our path of healing and
recovery.
April 21, 2025
A heartbreaking and real story of love, healing, loss, grief, courage, sacrifice and legacy. This book touched my heart and I feel the author’s undying love of the his departed loved one. Truly inspiring what love can endure and how powerful and important to grieve the loss and ourself along the way.
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