Why Be Happy When You Could Be Normal? by Jeanette Winterson
This book is a deeply personal memoir about a woman's quest for identity and happiness amidst a turbulent childhood. Raised by an abusive and religiously fanatic adoptive mother in a small, industrial town in Northern England, the author struggles with her sexuality, eventually being thrown out of her home for having a relationship with another woman. She later embarks on a journey to find her biological mother, all while wrestling with her own mental health issues and trying to make sense of her place in the world. The narrative is a raw exploration of love, loss, and the power of literature as a means of escape and self-discovery.
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This book is on the following lists:
- 49th on The 100 best books of the 21st century (The Guardian)
- The Ultimate Book Bucket List: The 75 Best Books Of All Time (Refinery29)