Description
Jeanette Winterson's searing memoir, "Why Be Happy When You Could Be Normal?", is a powerful exploration of a childhood shaped by a fervent Pentecostal upbringing and the complex relationship with her adoptive mother. Winterson recounts her early life in a small Lancashire town, detailing the strict religious doctrines and the intense, often bewildering, emotional landscape she navigated. This unflinching narrative delves into themes of identity, belonging, and the search for truth amidst a world of rigid dogma and unspoken secrets. Through her distinctive, lyrical prose, Winterson crafts a story that is both deeply personal and universally resonant, examining the enduring impact of formative experiences on the adult self.
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hardcover
Knopf Canada
Published Oct 25, 2011
240 pages
ISBN: 9780307401243
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First Published
2011
Language
eng
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