Beschreibung:
A poignant and moving account of the author's journey through recovery and his discovery of the evolving meaning of "normal". Includes wisdom gleaned through his relationship with his Alcoholics Anonymous sponsor. The reader learns how to redefine their understanding of normal as it applies to them.
Acknowledgements Introduction: How I Stopped Worrying and Learned to Become Normal (or, Practicing the Principles)Chapter One: What Is Normal, Anyway?Chapter Two: Fitting in: Is That What It Means to Be Normal?Chapter Three: ComparingChapter Four: ThinkingChapter Five: BeliefsChapter Six: Perfection and PerfectionismChapter Seven: Judging/Guilt and Character DefectsChapter Eight: The Fear FactorChapter Nine: ResentmentChapter Ten: Practice