The Year the World Paused

Summary

What happens when life throws us a curveball? Usually, we deal with it in the moment and go on about our day. But what happens when the world is thrown a curveball — a global pandemic? The world is forced to pause.

In this book, you will meet 21 courageous authors who chose to act when thrown the curveball of the pandemic. Like most of us, they were not prepared for the year 2020. But in each captivating story, we see how they met the challenging year head-on in their own unique and resilient way.

The world will never forget the impact of the pandemic. In this compelling and hard-to-put-down anthology, these authors share their stories of inspiring experiences which provided them with an unexpected transformation in their lives. As you turn each page, remember to pause and reflect upon how your life has been impacted, and transformed, and let us all remember that the only constant in life is change.

Praise for The Year the World Paused: Stories of Inspiration and Transformation

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"This culmination of stories is emotional and thoughtful while giving hope and excitement for our future. These amazing authors have put into riveting words their experiences during 2020, so valuable and heartfelt." -- C. Gagliardi

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"What a beautiful perspective and powerful tool for those who are feeling the stress, anxiety, and pressure that comes with change." -- D. Riendeau

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"We are all human and wildly alike yet so completely different. I could see/feel myself weaving between each of these stories as I read them. These people made me feel “normal” during all the pivoting, loss, grief, confinement, and uncertainties Covid presented to us all." -- T. Powers