How We Got By: 111 People Share Stories of Survival, Resilience, and Hope through Hardship

How We Got By is a collection of first-person stories by New York Times columnists Julia Rothman and Shaina Feinberg, exploring how people react to crises and become who they are. The stories touch on various subjects, including money, business, relationships, family, trauma, and death, and are accompanied by Rothman's illustrations. The book aims to remind us of our shared humanity and resilience.

Format: Hardback
Length: 224 pages
Publication date: 12 October 2023
Publisher: Andrews McMeel Publishing

When your world is turned upside down, how do you respond? Who do you become? In this beautifully illustrated collection of first-person stories, New York Times columnists Julia Rothman and writer Shaina Feinberg explore these profound questions and more. Drawing from their popular column in the Times, "How We Got By: New Yorkers Advice for Getting Through a Crisis," How We Got By is an ambitious and captivating journalistic endeavor. Accompanied by Rothman's vibrant illustrations, each story offers a unique perspective on a wide range of subjects, from financial challenges to personal relationships, family dynamics, trauma, and loss. Through these personal accounts, readers are invited to glimpse into the lives of others, gaining insight into their thoughts, emotions, and remarkable resilience. This book serves as a window into the world of how people navigate crises, reminding us of our shared humanity and the extraordinary strength we possess to overcome adversity.

Weight: 841g
Dimension: 231 x 180 x 25 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781524872311