What a powerful moving book. It’s funny because a lot of folks kind of forget those years when we all had to stay in and forget all the work the health and essential workers had to do. I am thankful everyday for them

When the City Stopped captures the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic in New York City. Robert Snyder shares the personal accounts of healthcare workers, transit employees, grocery clerks, and community activists, highlighting the fear, isolation, and solidarity of a city in crisis. The stories reveal the stark inequalities faced by those on the front lines, contrasting their dangerous work with those sheltered in relative safety. Through poems, interviews, and narratives, Snyder preserves the experiences of those who lived through the pandemic in one of the world’s hardest-hit cities.

Review:
The stories in When the City Stopped are poignant, eye-opening, and unforgettable. Snyder’s collection is both informative and important, offering a powerful look at the resilience and solidarity that defined New Yorkers during a historic time. It’s a crucial record of life during the pandemic, and I’m grateful these voices have been preserved.