A tribute to a lost twin, an advocation for mental health awareness, the strength of motherhood, and the emotional journey of working on the front line during a pandemic. This is a beautiful first-hand account of life inside, and outside, the wards of the COVID 19 pandemic. Topham-Roche comments on the personal sacrifice of the individual for the survival of the masses. She explores the individuality of patients in her care, and highlights the true compassion and strength of nurses and doctors. My Mask examines the interdependency between the survival of medical professionals and patients, showing how the joy, personalities and gratitude of patients helped medical professionals survive, just as much as they helped patients survive COVID. Here, the intricacies of the pandemic experience are detailed in a personal and emotional narrative that reviews every small, yet complex, detail of life.
