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Chapter Overview
Chapter 1: Officials first downplayed the crisis, so the lockdown order came as a shock to many.
Chapter 2: At the start, Wuhan was seized by panic and despair.
Chapter 3: People began helping one another in new and unexpected ways.
Chapter 4: As lockdown wore on, people began demanding answers.
Chapter 5: As her online diary gained more popularity, Fang became a target for censors and trolls.
Chapter 6: Despite the strict lockdown, it still took a long time for things to improve.
Chapter 7: Once the lockdown finally ended, the people of Wuhan rejoiced.
Description
Wuhan Diary (2020) is a collection of online essays by celebrated Chinese writer Fang Fang. They were published daily throughout Wuhan’s 76-day coronavirus lockdown. A fascinating and intimate report from the frontline, this diary chronicles the very beginnings of the pandemic that soon swept the world.
Who Should Listen
- People interested in Chinese culture and politics
- Those who enjoy eyewitness accounts of major world events
- Anyone curious about the origins of COVID-19