Archive · 15 Jun 2025
Memoir ‘Learning to Make Tea’: Grief and Strength in Pandemic Loss
Andaleeb Wajid wrote a book called 'Learning to Make Tea for One' about dealing with sadness.
The book talks about the time when many people were very sick and some died, including Wajid's husband and mother-in-law.
The book is about how Wajid felt during this difficult time and how she learned to cope with the loss.
It shares her journey through grief and how she found strength.
Writing became a way for her to express her feelings and move forward.
Andaleeb Wajid's memoir 'Learning to Make Tea for One' reflects on loss.
The book details the author's experience with grief, especially the loss of her husband during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Wajid lost her husband and mother-in-law within days, while also battling COVID-19 herself.
The memoir discusses Wajid's journey through loss, the impact of the pandemic, and her path to recovery.
Writing is portrayed as a survival strategy for Wajid, offering her a voice and means of emancipation.
- Who
- Andaleeb Wajid, the author of the memoir, and her experiences with loss, including the death of her husband.
- What
- A memoir, 'Learning to Make Tea for One', by Andaleeb Wajid, reflecting on loss and grief.
- When
- During the COVID-19 pandemic, particularly in the summer of 2021, when her husband passed away.
- Where
- India, where the COVID-19 pandemic severely affected many families.
- Why
- To articulate and process her grief, sharing her journey through loss, and finding strength through writing.
Wajid's Memoir
Writing's Role
Impact of Loss
Wajid's Memoir
Reflects on the profound impact of loss and the experience of navigating grief during the COVID-19 pandemic, offering a personal account of sorrow and recovery.
Writing's Role
Explores the power of writing as a means of healing and self-discovery, offering insights into personal growth after experiencing deep emotional trauma.
- Book Title
- Learning to Make Tea for One
- Author
- Andaleeb Wajid
- Subject
- Grief, loss, and the COVID-19 pandemic
- Losses
- Husband and mother-in-law
- Publication
- Speaking Tiger Books