{"product_id":"diary-of-a-dystopian-era-a-history-teacher-struggles-to-navigate-a-pandemic-and-the-politics-of-2020-2021-paperback","title":"Diary of a Dystopian Era: A History Teacher Struggles to Navigate a Pandemic and the Politics of 2020-2021 - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eLois Larkey\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLOCKDOWN!\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThat shocking word ushered in a surreal time for Lois Larkey.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIt was March 11, 2020, and there was a pandemic, a killing virus, the first in one hundred years. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLike everyone else, Lois had to shelter in place, wear a mask and totally separate from friends and family.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLiving alone in her apartment she was afraid of catching Covid-19 and dying alone in a hospital.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eShe had to find something that would help her work through her fears.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe idea of chronicling the tragedy, brought on by a virus and exacerbated by a divisive president, was compelling. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLois began writing her blog, \u003cem\u003eThe Larkey Lowdown, \u003c\/em\u003ewith an eye to capturing unfolding history.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe election of 2020 brought a bizarre rejection of the longtime American tradition of \"peaceful transfer of power.' Lois kept writing.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eJanuary 6th brought the violent storming of the Capitol in the name of the president who lost the election. Our democracy was threatened. Lois, horrified and heartbroken, kept writing. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eJanuary 20th, the inauguration of President Joe Biden and Vice-President Kamala Harris, brought a new administration and hope for the future. Inauguration Day signaled an optimistic time to lay down her pan and search for perspective.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eDiary of a Dystopian Era\u003c\/em\u003e is a fascinating collection of Lois Larkey's blog entries that describe the tumultuous events of the years 2020-2021 in real time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 288\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.6 x 11 x 8.25 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e September 10, 2021\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44429779730567,"sku":"9781665710527","price":29.05,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/2623\/2711\/files\/6GGj67BNMg9781665710527.webp?v=1775702995","url":"https:\/\/booksby.splitshops.com\/products\/diary-of-a-dystopian-era-a-history-teacher-struggles-to-navigate-a-pandemic-and-the-politics-of-2020-2021-paperback","provider":"Books by splitShops","version":"1.0","type":"link"}