Lockdown Life

'Lockdown Life' is a humorous and reflective snapshot of the unique period called 'Lockdown'. 2020 brought us the great global event that resulted in seven billion people on the planet being sent to the confines of their homes amidst the pandemic, some to homes padded with toilet paper and others with cupboards full of dry pasta!

Split into three parts, this book is designed to help you spot 'Lockdown Personalities', explore 'Lockdown Activities' and reflect on 'Lockdown Lessons'. Did you know that the Lockdown Roadman’s hobby of chatting up women outside Iceland was classed as ‘essential work’? Did you catch that glass of brandy your child’s teacher was drinking off-screen during the English lesson on Shakespeare?

Lockdown made introverts (Intros) scream with joy and extroverts (Extros) quake in their boots as they were forced out of the pubs and clubs. It made parents appreciate teachers and the public appreciate the NHS, and some tapped into gifts and talents they didn’t even know they had.

But what can we gain from this time? Can humanity learn and grow? Dive in and join us as we explore love, laughter and freedom amongst one of the most challenging times of humanity.

Reviews

'An essential guide for anyone who has survived the stresses of lockdown. On point, well crafted and oh so witty. Daniella should be sitting on Loose Women expressing her views on lockdown life.' Alex Wheatle, award-winning novelist and author of The Crongston series (Guardian Children's Fiction Prize)

Leah Bailey

5.0 out of 5 stars Seriously funny... and funnily serious.

"At first glance its seems a quick read, but as you leaf through the sections you'll find a desire and a need to savour these morsels of humour and reflection. Chewing them over will make you giggle and think in equal measure; hopefully gaining more from the collective experience of the last year and a bit in and out of lockdown. This gem of a book doesn't just offer a review of problems experienced but also unexpected joys and solutions for our continued growth after we go forward from here. I highly recommend you dip in and out of this entertaining and educational work.

Jacqueline

5.0 out of 5 stars A great read during lockdown!

"Lockdown life was difficult for some and was a welcomed change for others.

Daniella touches on EVERY aspect of the lockdown life with humor, challenges, and lots of food for thought. From lockdown personalities which are spot on with key phrases and demeanors of each, lockdown activities (I love the lockdown chirpse!!) to how we can grow and change from what we have learned by the lockdown, this book will leave you feeling upbeat, encouraged, and even wanting to love your enemies.

With her own personal testimonies to support the narrative, this is a great, easy to read book that will make you want to do lockdown life again, but this time, using this book as your guide.

I recommend this book to all who have gone through this lockdown!"

M.C. Carty

4.0 out of 5 stars A great chronicle of the UK quarantine experience of 2020

"This was a fun chronicle of Lockdown life in 2020. Great snapshot of a peculiar time. For those who want to understand more about the trials and challenges of living in the time of Corona, this book is a compact reference."