In this week's article, the author reflects on the chaotic first days of Donald Trump's presidency and how it triggers a deep sense of despair. Amid the notorious executive orders and the unsettling state of affairs, the author finds solace in classic literature, specifically the Penguin Little Black Classics collection. This endeavor serves as a coping mechanism to navigate the increasingly despondent political landscape, highlighting the therapeutic power of reading during tumultuous times.
I had found my doomscrolling methadone.
The Day One executive orders included—and depended on—the President's formal, executive declarations of not one, not two, but three national emergencies.
I buried my phone under my pillow and closed my eyes. Blindly, I reached over to my nightstand and groped for a book.
From this day forward, our country will flourish and be respected again all over the world.
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