Year of the Rat

The Year of the Metal Rat, 2020, offers an intimate and global perspective on a tumultuous year marked by pandemic upheaval and societal division. Through firsthand dispatches from thirty-three cities across sixteen countries, the author captures stories of fear, resilience, and connection from frontline voices and ordinary individuals alike. This memoir blends personal reflection with a broader reflection on science, solidarity, and the human spirit in the face of worldwide chaos.