GHOST SIGNS

Stu Hennigan's Ghost Signs recounts the scandalous deprivation he witnessed during the Covid pandemic, highlighting the impact of a decade of Austerity and the government's failure to cope with the crisis. It also serves as a diary of the earliest months of the pandemic, reflecting the trauma inflicted on the national psyche.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 180 pages
Publication date: 23 June 2022
Publisher: Bluemoose Books Ltd

When the COVID-19 pandemic hit in early 2020, librarian Stu Hennigan stepped forward to deliver food parcels to vulnerable individuals in Leeds who were self-isolating and had no other means of accessing food during the harsh lockdown period. However, as news spread that the council was distributing food, individuals on low incomes, struggling to provide for themselves and their families, eagerly accepted the assistance, revealing that the pandemic was not the sole factor at play. Ghost Signs, written by Stu, recounts the shocking deprivation he witnessed during that time, highlighting the devastating impact of a decade of austerity on our most vulnerable communities and the financial strain it placed on local authorities, rendering them incapable of effectively responding to such a crisis. Additionally, Ghost Signs serves as a day-to-day diary of the initial months of the pandemic, reflecting the trauma inflicted by lockdown on the national psyche, while the Prime Minister and his government blatantly disregarded their own strict regulations by partying in Downing Street.

Dimension: 230 x 165 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781910422960