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The art of being normal is a deeply powerful, important story that also happens to be a blast to read. David and leo are unforgettable characters whose story will break your heart and then mend it again. Jul 14, 2016 the art of being normal wasnt as informative or enlightening as id hoped, but it still is a good ukya title id recommend to others nonetheless. The art of being normal david piper has always been an outsider.
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The book alternates between leo and davids viewpoints, but readers dont find out what they have in common until leos burgeoning romance gets derailed. This is free download the art of being normal by lisa williamson complete book. Here is a quick description and cover image of book the art of being normal written by lisa williamson which was published in 201511. Well, its a little saccharine but then i mused on how good it would have been for a teenage kellie maloney to read a ya book like the art of being normal back five decades ago, when she was a. Arthur is only in new york for the summer, but if broadway has taught him anything, its that the universe can. Bill konigsberg, stonewall awardwinning author of openly straight and the porcupine of truth. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 353 pages and is available in hardcover format. The art of being normal by lisa williamson abebooks. Ive always felt comfortable with the gender i was assigned at birth. The art of being normal is the best ya novel ive read this year. Feb 19, 2017 in which i talk about the art of being normal by lisa williamson, a ukya novel.
The art of being normal is actually believe it or not an abnormal book. Goodreads members who liked the art of being normal also liked. A novel and millions of other books are available for amazon kindle. On leos first day at his new school, he has one goal. Nominated for awards left, right and centre, it follows david piper, a girl born in a boys body.
In many ways this can be classed as a coming of age novel, a story of selfdiscovery and selfacceptance. As david prepares to come out to his family and transition into life as a girl and leo wrestles with figuring out how to deal with people who try to define him through his history, they find in each other the friendship and support they need to navigate life as transgender teens as well as the courage to decide for themselves what normal really. The art of being normal by lisa williamson 9781910200520. Lisa williamson david piper has always been an outsider. The art of being normal has been one of the big hitting ya reads of the year. The art of being normal has helped educate me, but more importantly im sure theres people out there who feel more at ease with knowing theyre in the wrong body by reading this book and others like it, because it highlights the important fact that those people. The awardwinning novel about being out, being proud, and being ready for something else. Jul 08, 2016 the art of being normal is chockablock full of plot twists which motor the novel along, keeping the pages turning. It is extremely strange and really quite confusing. Books similar to the art of being normal goodreads. The art of being normal is the first book about being transgender that ive ever read, and before now i didnt know much about it.
Jun 10, 2015 book corner the art of being normal sophie helyn sophie helyn. She studied drama at middlesex university and since graduating has worked as an actor on stage and tv. Lisa williamson was born in 1980 in nottingham, england. The author was inspired to write this novel after working in englands national health service, in a department dedicated to helping. I knew i was going to enjoy this book because it comes so highly recommended by people who i really trust when it comes to my reading tastes. The first edition of the novel was published in january 1st 2015, and was written by lisa williamson. I wasnt sure what to expect from the art of being normal. Only his two best friends know the real truth david wants to be a girl.
The art of being normal by lisa williamson goodreads. The art of being normal by lisa williamson fantastic fiction. The art of being normal is a contemporary young adult novel told from the point of view of two teenagers, one of who is transgender. The art of being normal is lisa williamson s 2018 novel about two transgender students, leo denton and david piper. Book corner the art of being normal sophie helyn sophie helyn. The art of being normal by lisa williamson summary david has always been on the outside of his schools social hierarchy, but hes always had his two best friends. Were considering expanding this synopsis into a fulllength study guide to deepen your comprehension of the book and why its important. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders.
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