Six-Word Memoirs: A Terrible, Horrible, No Good Year

“Six-Word Memoirs: A Terrible, Horrible, No Good Year” is a collection of extremely brief, six-word personal stories written by teachers, students, and parents about their experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic. Each entry captures a moment, feeling, or realization—ranging from humor and resilience to loss, anxiety, and adaptation. Together, these snapshots form a mosaic of how everyday people navigated lockdowns, remote learning, isolation, and uncertainty. The book’s core idea is that even in just six words, powerful stories can be told—revealing how deeply the pandemic affected education, families, and mental health, while also highlighting creativity and human endurance.