Review of Don't be mad when I ask about COVID
Posted: 28 Feb 2023, 08:29
[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "Don't be mad when I ask about COVID" by Elizabeth Powell.]
Elizabeth Powell has written a guidebook on the topic of COVID titled Don't be Mad When I Ask About COVID. With this book, Elizabeth is attempting to make a contribution to bettering the quality of human interactions in situations like the COVID pandemic. Making it simpler or more natural for us to approach strangers without stressing over what to say or do. The author explores subjects such as social pressure, loneliness, mental health, and many other topics in this guidebook.
At the beginning of the book, she defines some key terms related to the stages of the spread of diseases. For emphasis, the author will occasionally use speech bubbles to present questions people might have during the COVID era and other illustrations. Rather than merely discussing how to approach people in this time of crisis, the author also delves into ways to better brace yourself for future variants and other epidemics.
It's refreshing that the author places emphasis on the conflict between the desire for a normal social life and the desire to avoid the virus and its variants. The fact that many people's mental health suffered while they were cooped up in their homes during this time makes this guidebook a good idea. Sometimes people were surrounded by relatives who drove each other crazy, and in other cases, they were completely alone, both of which can be taxing on a person's psyche because isolation is not the norm. I appreciated her advice on how to initiate a conversation about COVID and the regulations by asking, "What is your COVID Policy?" and adjusting your approach to the person depending on their response.
When I saw that two strangers on social media had been quoted about their individual policies in this guidebook, I was disappointed. I shook my head in dismay, as they clearly did not realize that the pandemic had caused hospital beds to fill up. It irritated me greatly when I read it, and I could go on and on about why it was necessary to use precautions during this time.
To sum up, I gave this book a perfect score of 5 out of 5 stars because I think it will be useful to a wide audience in dealing with social issues, especially during pandemics. The book was well-written and professionally edited, so it was enjoyable to read. In my opinion, the book ended exactly how it needed to.
Anyone interested in learning the best ways to approach subjects in social situations regarding COVID, especially those working in places of necessity, would benefit from this book.
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Don't be mad when I ask about COVID
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Elizabeth Powell has written a guidebook on the topic of COVID titled Don't be Mad When I Ask About COVID. With this book, Elizabeth is attempting to make a contribution to bettering the quality of human interactions in situations like the COVID pandemic. Making it simpler or more natural for us to approach strangers without stressing over what to say or do. The author explores subjects such as social pressure, loneliness, mental health, and many other topics in this guidebook.
At the beginning of the book, she defines some key terms related to the stages of the spread of diseases. For emphasis, the author will occasionally use speech bubbles to present questions people might have during the COVID era and other illustrations. Rather than merely discussing how to approach people in this time of crisis, the author also delves into ways to better brace yourself for future variants and other epidemics.
It's refreshing that the author places emphasis on the conflict between the desire for a normal social life and the desire to avoid the virus and its variants. The fact that many people's mental health suffered while they were cooped up in their homes during this time makes this guidebook a good idea. Sometimes people were surrounded by relatives who drove each other crazy, and in other cases, they were completely alone, both of which can be taxing on a person's psyche because isolation is not the norm. I appreciated her advice on how to initiate a conversation about COVID and the regulations by asking, "What is your COVID Policy?" and adjusting your approach to the person depending on their response.
When I saw that two strangers on social media had been quoted about their individual policies in this guidebook, I was disappointed. I shook my head in dismay, as they clearly did not realize that the pandemic had caused hospital beds to fill up. It irritated me greatly when I read it, and I could go on and on about why it was necessary to use precautions during this time.
To sum up, I gave this book a perfect score of 5 out of 5 stars because I think it will be useful to a wide audience in dealing with social issues, especially during pandemics. The book was well-written and professionally edited, so it was enjoyable to read. In my opinion, the book ended exactly how it needed to.
Anyone interested in learning the best ways to approach subjects in social situations regarding COVID, especially those working in places of necessity, would benefit from this book.
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Don't be mad when I ask about COVID
View: on Bookshelves | on Amazon