Official Review: Nothing Like Normal

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Nice, insightful review! I like that you mentioned the impact of the girl's mental illness on the whole family and the way mental illness was viewed as a taboo subject to be talked about in the 1970's.

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I enjoyed your review as I read through it. Great choice of words. Makes me want to read this book.
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It is great to know that there is a book out there that will bluntly address these issues. Some people may not take them seriously and there can be devastating consequences. Thank you for your insight with your review!
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Fantastic review. I got a good sense of the novel and the heartbreaking story it tells. Details about the financial hardships and the mental illness stigma of the time period are great suggestions.
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