"Why Be Happy When You Could Be Normal?" is a poignant memoir by Jeanette Winterson, recounting her tumultuous and abusive upbringing in a strict Pentecostal Evangelist household in northern England. Adopted by a couple who subjected her to emotional and physical abuse, Winterson endured a childhood filled with loneliness, fear, and emotional turmoil. The memoir details her struggles with her sexual identity, her forbidden love for a girl from church, and the traumatic exorcism forced upon her by her adoptive parents and church community. Despite the adversity, Winterson found solace in books, which ignited her passion for writing and ultimately led to her escape from the oppressive environment. The memoir not only illuminates the author's personal journey but also serves as an inspiring testament to overcoming adversity and finding one's place in the world.
| Pages | 318 |
|---|---|
| Genre | Biography |
| Language(s) | Persian (Farsi) |
| ISBN | 9786222600532 |
| Persian Title | کتاب چرا خوشبخت باشی، وقتی می تونی معمولی باشی؟ اثر جانت وینترسن |
| Weight | 350 g |
|---|---|
| Condition | New |
| Product Type | Printed Book |
| Genre | Memoir |
| Format | Paperback |
| Origin | United Kingdom |
| Author | Jeanette Winterson |
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