All that stands between her daughter’s life and death is a tenth grade education, a zealous group of Baptist ladies, and 1.8 million Google hits.
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Mar 16, 2010
Katherine
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"Some Kind of Normal" was breathtaking. It was crisp, clear, honest and every character was lovable.
Set in southern Texas where everyone knows everyone, and everyone goes to church, it's hard to cope with a new disease in the family when they're all breathing down your neck. Especially when they all bring baked goods to heal your wounded heart, even though your 12 year old daughter has just been diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. Not only has she got type 1, but soon after di More...
Set in southern Texas where everyone knows everyone, and everyone goes to church, it's hard to cope with a new disease in the family when they're all breathing down your neck. Especially when they all bring baked goods to heal your wounded heart, even though your 12 year old daughter has just been diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. Not only has she got type 1, but soon after di More...
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Jun 11, 2010
Karen
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This book is different to what I usually read. It's a book that I probably wouldn't have taken any notice of, except for the fact that I've been reading the author's blog for about eight or so months. The author writes well balanced, informative posts which I always enjoy and it was for that reason I decided to take a chance on her book.
Babs Babcock is a wife and mother. She's not special in any way. She considers herself unintelligent, uninformed and unlikely to ever amount to anyth More...
Babs Babcock is a wife and mother. She's not special in any way. She considers herself unintelligent, uninformed and unlikely to ever amount to anyth More...
Nov 20, 2011
Holly
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From the opening line of this book, I was hooked. This gripping story quickly takes shape, and by the third page, I didn't want to put it down!
The distinctive voice of the main character, Babs Babcock, comes through clear and authentic. Readers will instantly embrace Babs's strong character and quick sarcastic wit. And many will relate to her struggles with faith as well as the powerful love she holds for her family. Armed with only a tenth grade education, this is a parent who will d More...
The distinctive voice of the main character, Babs Babcock, comes through clear and authentic. Readers will instantly embrace Babs's strong character and quick sarcastic wit. And many will relate to her struggles with faith as well as the powerful love she holds for her family. Armed with only a tenth grade education, this is a parent who will d More...
Oct 20, 2011
Marsh81
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The ending is completely impossible, however it still gives people hope, and is nice to think about.
Jul 17, 2010
Lynn
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I easily fell for Babs, the narrator and heroine of Some Kind of Normal. She's not perfect, she sees her flaws and, partly due to her little education, feels judged by her community. But with courage she fights for her daughter and ends up getting more than she expected out of her sudden upside down life. The story moves at a satisfying pace. The heartful characters are well developed, staying with you long after the last page is read. Some Kind of Normal is much more than its title conveys. An
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Mar 16, 2011
Sharon
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Some kind of Normal was an amazing book! Great characters and wonderful relationships between the parents and the children. I felt like I was there with the family as they went through the diagnosis and all the trials. Babs was a great mom. I could relate to her self doubt and her religious doubts in the face of such a great trial.
Aug 01, 2011
Heidi
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This was, in the words of one of my favorite fellow authors, "The book of my heart." Thank you for reading it.
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