Okay, so, don’t make fun! I think I got this at a Scholastic Book Fair in the 5th grade. I loved this book as a kid because of the plot and sub-plots, development of characters and their relationships, the historical significance, and timeless themes. I tenured it’s residence on my bookshelf and reread it as an adult for those same reasons.
These last couple of days, as I sunned in the backyard and turned the pages of a story based on the 1793 Yellow Fever epidemic in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, I was simultaneously rooted in the very relevant realities of Then and Now.
During this 2020 pandemic I’ve witnessed countless acts of patience and love. I’ve watched people cling to fear, frustration, and selfishness. Human nature can be stunningly beautiful. It can be hideous, confusing, and heavy. While reading I was reminded of how extraordinary the world of medical science is, and how dangerous pseudoscience has remained. I was reminded that we today are always somehow a reflection of ourselves in the past.
Have you come across any works that are reminiscent of our current global heath crisis? Have you come across specific themes or messages relative to your pandemic experience these past 6 months?
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