About The Book
“Fourteen Days,” a memoir written by Uno that chronicles her journey from New York to Perth, Australia, during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The book opens with Uno’s daily commute on a New York subway in February 2020, where she receives the devastating news of her mother’s terminal illness. Determined to see her mother one last time, Uno embarks on a journey that would be anything but easy.
This period of quarantine was both physically and emotionally challenging as she grappled with the reality of her mother’s illness and the uncertainty of the world around her.
Through her memoir, Uno shares her experiences with vulnerability and honesty, offering readers a glimpse into the profound impact of grief and loss. She shares humorous and reflective anecdotes, providing a relatable and engaging narrative that draws readers in. Her writing is raw and authentic, capturing the range of emotions that come with navigating a world in crisis.
Uno’s journey is a testament to the power of love and the resilience of the human spirit. Her memoir is a poignant reminder that we are all capable of overcoming adversity and finding strength in the most challenging of circumstances.
“Fourteen Days” is a must-read for anyone who has experienced grief or loss, or who has navigated the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic. It is a touching and inspiring story that will leave readers feeling hopeful and uplifted.
About The Book
Sachi Kubo-Sanchez is a woman on a quest. A forty-something mother of two, she leaves her lackluster marriage and her conservative hometown, neither of which she ever felt like she belonged in, and moves to New York City. After a repressed childhood trauma resurfaces, Sachi seeks the help of a therapist, whereupon she meets numerous dissociated aspects of her consciousness that have gone missing, including her inner child she calls Sunshine. She sets herself on a mission to find her missing aspects, heal her trauma, reintegrate her psyche, and strive for wholeness and understanding.
Along her journey, Sachi struggles to balance her role as a mother with her newfound sexuality, including all the complexities, dangers, and confusing acronyms that come with online dating, all while managing a job she wasn’t prepared for, and facing her own familial demons that are unearthed. Armed with her sense of humor and the support of her friends, she learns how to accept the parts of herself that carry shame and guilt. Despite the unpredictable turns that her life takes, Sachi finds the courage and strength within to face her greatest fears and move forward in life’s great adventure.