See buying choices for this item to see if it's one of the millions that are eligible for Amazon Prime.

Ready to Buy?
woodys-uk
Price: £27.72
In stock
12 used & new from £0.60
See All Buying Options
Have one to sell? Sell yours here
 
   
The Normal One: Life with a Difficult or Damaged Sibling
 
See larger image 
Share your own customer images
Publisher: learn how customers can search inside this book.

The Normal One: Life with a Difficult or Damaged Sibling (Hardcover)

by Jeanne Safe (Author)
1.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)

Available from these sellers.


4 new from £3.55 8 used from £0.60
Other Editions: RRP: Our Price: Other Offers:
Hardcover Order it used
Paperback (Reprint) £9.42 £8.53 17 used & new from £2.15

Product details

  • Hardcover: 224 pages
  • Publisher: The Free Press (19 Aug 2002)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0743211960
  • ISBN-13: 978-0743211963
  • Product Dimensions: 22.2 x 15 x 2.3 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 1.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 1,330,660 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

    •  Would you like to update product info or give feedback on images?

Product Description

Review
"An indelible, brave, profoundly sensitive, and deeply personal look at how the 'normal' half lives."

Synopsis
Considers the challenges faced by people who grew up with disabled siblings, addressing such topics as premature maturity, emotional and intellectual perfectionsim, and guilt about personal success and health.

Suggested Tags from Similar Products

 (What's this?)
Be the first one to add a relevant tag (keyword that's strongly related to this product)
Check a corresponding box or enter your own tags in the field below
therapy

Your tags: Add your first tag
 
See most popular tags
 

Customer Reviews

1 Review
5 star:    (0)
4 star:    (0)
3 star:    (0)
2 star:    (0)
1 star:
 (1)
 
 
 
 
 
Average Customer Review
1.0 out of 5 stars (1 customer review)
 
 
 
 
Share your thoughts with other customers:
Most Helpful Customer Reviews

 
0 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
1.0 out of 5 stars Far From Safe or Loving, 9 Dec 2007
By BeatleBangs1964 (United States) - See all my reviews
(TOP 500 REVIEWER)   
Dr. Safer, the ironically named author describes her life with her parents and brother and the fraternal relationship portrayed herein sounds anything but safe or loving.

Her older brother Stephen is treated like a pariah in the family. He is moved into separate quarters within the house and is relegated to skeleton in the closet status. Despite his academic and musical successes, he is not even fully recognized or acknowledged by his own family.

It sounds as if the family was conditioned to react negatively to Stephen regardless of what he said or did. Even his musical prowess went largely unappreciated by them.

Dr. Safer on the other hand is indulged to the point of excess. It is only in later years, long after she has established her career that she even admits she has a brother named Stephen. It is good that a chapter was devoted to Stephen; it was long past time he was given his turn at bat.

The way Stephen was treated and the way Dr. Safer was favored turned my stomach. This book is an eye opener in how not to treat others.
Comment Comment | Permalink | Was this review helpful to you? Yes No (Report this)


Share your thoughts with other customers: Create your own review
 
 
 
Only search this product's reviews


Customer Discussions

 Beta (What's this?)
This product's forum (0 discussions)
  Discussion Replies Latest Post
  No discussions yet

Ask questions, Share opinions, Gain insight
Start a new discussion
Topic:
First post:
Prompts for sign-in
  [Cancel]


Active discussions in related forums
   
Related forums

Look for similar items by category

Feedback

Fun for Everyone

Christmas Gifts
Achieve over 15,000 RPM with our great range of Powerballs.

›Shop the Powerball store

  

Make A Wish

Get what you want with an Amazon.co.uk Wish List Make sure you always get what you want with an Amazon.co.uk Wish List.

›More info on Wish Lists

  

Up to 50% off Dental Care

Braun Oral-B Professional Care 6000 Rechargeable Toothbrush - Pack of 2
Put a sparkle in your smile with up to 50% off selected Oral-B and Philips rechargeable toothbrushes.

›Up to 50% off power toothbrushes

  

Treat Someone

Amazon.co.uk Gift Certificates--available in any amount from £5 to £500 With an Amazon.co.uk Gift Certificate, you can get them what they want (even if you don't know what that is).

›Learn more about Gift Certificates

  
Ad

Where's My Stuff?

Delivery and Returns

Need Help?

Your Recent History

  (What's this?)
You have no recently viewed items or searches.

After viewing product detail pages or search results, look here to find an easy way to navigate back to pages you are interested in.

Look to the right column to find helpful suggestions for your shopping session.
Continue Shopping: Top Sellers

amazon.co.uk Amazon Home
International Sites:  United States  |  Germany  |  France  |  Japan  |  Canada  |  China
Business Programs: Sell on Amazon  |  Fulfilment by Amazon  |  Join Associates  |  Join Advantage
Customer Service  |  Help  |  View Basket  |  Your Account
About Amazon.co.uk  |  Careers at Amazon
Conditions of Use & Sale |  Privacy Notice  © 1996-2009, Amazon.com, Inc. and its affiliates