Faith And Fury : COVID Dispatches From India’s Hinterland

Faith and Fury: COVID Dispatches from India’s Hinterland by Jyoti Yadav is a work of narrative journalism that chronicles the COVID-19 pandemic through on-the-ground reporting from Uttar Pradesh and Bihar. Drawing on firsthand observations and extensive interviews, the book documents the migrant exodus, the pressures on India's healthcare system and the human stories that emerged during one of the country's most challenging public health crises.

Based on the author's reporting during both the first and second waves of the pandemic, the book offers a detailed account of events as they unfolded across highways, villages, hospitals and administrative offices. It provides readers with a closer understanding of how communities experienced the pandemic and the challenges faced in documenting those realities.

About This Book

Faith and Fury: COVID Dispatches from India’s Hinterland follows journalist Jyoti Yadav's reporting journey beginning in May 2020 as she travelled across northern India to document the effects of the nationwide lockdown. Through conversations with migrant workers, healthcare staff, local officials, families and others directly affected, the book captures multiple perspectives on a rapidly evolving crisis.

The narrative also examines the second wave of COVID-19, focusing on the collection of data and reporting that highlighted discrepancies in official death counts. Alongside the logistical and personal challenges of field reporting, the book reflects on the role of journalism in documenting events during a period of widespread uncertainty.

What You'll Discover

• Firsthand reporting from Uttar Pradesh and Bihar during the COVID-19 pandemic.
• Accounts of the migrant exodus following the nationwide lockdown.
• Insights into the challenges faced by India's healthcare infrastructure.
• Interviews with migrants, healthcare workers, officials and affected families.
• The author's experiences reporting through the first and second COVID-19 waves.
• An examination of data collection and reported undercounting of deaths.

Perfect For

• Readers interested in contemporary Indian journalism.
• Those studying the COVID-19 pandemic in India.
• Readers of narrative non-fiction and reportage.
• People interested in public health and social issues.

Why You'll Love This Book

Faith and Fury: COVID Dispatches from India’s Hinterland combines firsthand reporting with detailed observation to document a defining period in recent history. It offers a valuable account for readers seeking to understand the human, social and institutional dimensions of the COVID-19 pandemic in India.