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How to Be Normal: A Guide to Fitting In, Standing Out, and Finding Your Place in the World

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Do you ever feel like you're not quite normal? Like you don't fit in, no matter how hard you try? You're not alone. In fact, most people feel this way at some point in their lives.

But what does it mean to be normal, anyway? Is it about conforming to society's expectations, or is it about being true to yourself?

In her new book, How to Be Normal, journalist and author Kathy Hoopmann explores the complex and often contradictory nature of normality. She interviews people from all walks of life who have struggled to fit in, including a transgender woman, a gay man, a person with a disability, and a woman who was raised in a cult.

How to Be Normal

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Hoopmann also draws on her own experiences as a writer and editor who has always felt like an outsider. She shares her struggles with perfectionism, self-doubt, and the pressure to conform.

Through her interviews and personal experiences, Hoopmann offers a nuanced and compassionate look at the challenges of being different. She argues that there is no one right way to be normal, and that we should all strive to be ourselves, even when it's difficult.

How to Be Normal is a must-read for anyone who has ever felt like they didn't belong. It's a powerful and inspiring book that will help you to embrace your own uniqueness and find your place in the world.

What Others Are Saying About How to Be Normal

"A must-read for anyone who has ever felt like they didn't belong. Hoopmann's writing is honest, compassionate, and inspiring. This book will help you to embrace your own uniqueness and find your place in the world." - Maria Shriver

"A powerful and important book. Hoopmann explores the complex and often contradictory nature of normality with sensitivity and insight. This book will challenge your assumptions about what it means to be normal and inspire you to be yourself." - Andrew Solomon

"A beautifully written and thought-provoking book. Hoopmann's personal experiences and interviews with others who have struggled to fit in provide a unique and valuable perspective on the challenges of being different. This book is a must-read for anyone who has ever felt like they didn't belong." - Susan Cain

About the Author

Kathy Hoopmann is a journalist and author who has written for The New York Times Magazine, The Washington Post Magazine, and O, The Oprah Magazine. She is the author of the book The Confidence Code and co-author of the book The 4-Hour Workweek.

How to Be Normal

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