COVID has not only damaged bodies but spirits. Giving Back: Memories, Reflections, and Lessons Learned fights emotional and mental negativity with short stories that inform, inspire, and give hope. A reader for a contest Giving Back was entered in wrote, "It is not often we get to peek behind the curtain and learn from someone who has done and seen so much. In this fascinating read, author Edward A. Joseph, former teacher, and administrator turned freelance writer shares his experiences. Get a cup of coffee and a blanket and listen to a mentor who will soon be a friend."