When Kurt Bauer began to record his impressions and experiences in these turbulent times, he was not aware that the new coronavirus would be engaging the world much longer than originally assumed. In his diary, the author and filmmaker snappily describes the tensions within this new normal. The far-reaching effects range from family conflicts and sophisticated cybercrime to hopeful awakenings. The portrayal gives the readers authentic and private insights into a world turned upside down by the coronavirus crisis, a rollercoaster of feelings about how daily life and family existence are changing in the times of the pandemic. A book in which readers will find parallels to their own lives, a thoughtful effort that also will awaken interest and curiosity about what the future could bring.