The Lockdown is a powerful anthology of 16 creative nonfiction narratives that chronicle real-life experiences during the Covid-19 pandemic in 2020. Featuring diverse voices from Ghana and beyond,
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The Lockdown is a powerful anthology of 16 creative nonfiction narratives that chronicle real-life experiences during the Covid-19 pandemic in 2020. Featuring diverse voices from Ghana and beyond, this collection paints a deeply human portrait of life under lockdown—capturing the grief, resilience, fear, faith, creativity, and solidarity that defined the global crisis.
Contributors include award-winning writers, educators, entrepreneurs, and creatives who reflect on how a pandemic changed the way we love, work, live, and think.
✨ Ideal for readers interested in memoir, creative nonfiction, and pandemic literature
✨ A unique snapshot of Ghanaian and African responses to Covid-19’s psychological and social effects
✨ Serves as an archive of personal and collective memory during an unprecedented moment in history
✨ A relevant and thoughtful gift for readers, libraries, and health communication researchers
✅ Key Highlights
• 16 deeply personal stories from a wide range of authors
• Covers topics such as quarantine, loss, family, mental health, and identity
• Reflects the Ghanaian and broader African perspective on Covid-19
• A blend of introspection, observation, and commentary
• Beautifully curated and edited for emotional resonance and authenticity
Attribute | Value |
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Title | The Lockdown: Creative Non-Fiction about Living with Covid-19 |
Contributors | Araba Ofori-Acquah, Benjamin Cyril Arthur, Emmanuella Daniella Ako-Nai, Franka-Maria Andoh, Frederick Nii Ofei Bruce, and others |
Editor | Nana S. Achampong |
ISBN | 978-9988-3-2827-6 |
Year Published | 2021 |
Pages | 78 |
Format | Paperback |
Weight | 0.35 kg |
Availability | Only 1 left in stock |
Tags | Covid-19, Pandemic Stories, Ghana, Creative Nonfiction, African Voices, Memoir, Resilience, Lockdown, Nana S. Achampong |
Categories | African Authors, Anthology, Contemporary Nonfiction, Short Story Collections, Memoir, Ghanaian Literature, Health & Society |
SKU | BK6697 |