{"product_id":"same-storm-different-boats-covid-community-and-how-we-come-together","title":"Same Storm, Different Boats: Covid, Community and How We Come Together","description":"\u003cbr\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eSame Storm, Different Boats\u003c\/i\u003e, former Public Health Director Jason Strelitz shares a candid, moving, and insightful account of the Covid-19 pandemic through the lens of Newham, East London-one of Britain's most diverse communities. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFrom the first whispers of a mysterious virus in Wuhan to the harrowing days of overcrowded hospitals and the hopeful rollout of life-saving vaccines, the book recounts how Jason, as Director of Public Health, alongside countless public servants and community champions, navigated an unprecedented public health crisis.\u003cbr\u003eBut this isn't just a story of policy decisions and PPE shortages; it's a story of real people, the power of community, and the resilience of those who faced the storm together. Through compelling anecdotes and personal reflections, \u003ci\u003eSame Storm, Different Boats\u003c\/i\u003e exposes the harsh inequalities Covid-19 magnified, and the vital importance of social solidarity.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs we move into a future still shaped by the pandemic's lessons, the book challenges us to build fairer, healthier communities. It's a powerful call to action and a testament to the unsung heroes of the pandemic-the local leaders, neighbours, and community champions who showed us what it truly means to come together when the world is falling apart.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eSame Storm, Different Boats\u003c\/i\u003e is for readers interested in the Covid-19 pandemic, as well as those in public policy and local government roles in social change.\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePaperback \/ softback | 226 pages | Published October 2025\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"GARDNERS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":63970055913821,"sku":"9781914066542","price":19.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0978\/3459\/8749\/files\/9781914066542.jpg?v=1774372792","url":"https:\/\/www.thebookmark.ie\/products\/same-storm-different-boats-covid-community-and-how-we-come-together","provider":"The Bookmark ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}