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Momoko Uno is an author and doctor of integrative medicine with a master's in psychology. Her writing uniquely blends her medical and psychological expertise to offer insights on overcoming trauma and adversity, while maintaining a sense of humor.
Reviewed by Pikasho Deka for Readers' Favorite
In this illuminating memoir, Momoko Uno shares her experiences during the recent COVID-19 pandemic and the impact of its subsequent travel and quarantine restrictions on her personal life. Fourteen Days follows Momoko's journey as she navigates her mother's terminal illness and her own emotional, physical, and mental well-being. After her mother's kidney transplant was rejected, Momoko found herself trapped in New York City, unable to go to Perth, Australia, to visit her mother. Eventually, she found her way to Perth, only to be put in quarantine for fourteen days. During this time, she was forced to confront her past trauma, food allergies, MCAS, and her relationship with her mother. As the days went by, she came to terms with her grief and loss and charted her own healing journey.
With her personal story, Momoko Uno captures the isolation and anxiety faced by many people all over the world during the COVID lockdowns in this captivating memoir. Fourteen Days feels deeply personal yet very relatable to anyone who went through the lockdowns and suffered the loss of a loved one. Momoko reveals her experience of quarantine, going through each day trying to overcome her own health issues while having the added anxiety of her mother on her deathbed in the hospital. Experiences like this have unfortunately been common for a lot of people during the pandemic. But ultimately, this is a story about healing, resilience, and perseverance. Personally, I found the book very inspiring and emotionally resonant. I highly recommend it to readers who enjoy stories about people who overcome seemingly overwhelming odds and find their path to healing and recovery.
