North of Normal
A Memoir of My Wilderness Childhood, My Unusual Family, and How I Survived Both
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Memoirs
Summary:
The memoir recounts the author's unconventional upbringing in the Canadian wilderness, where she was raised by her counterculture family, including her teenage mother and radical grandparents. It delves into her struggles with the challenges of her non-traditional childhood and her journey towards finding her own identity and place in the world.
Key points:
1. Wilderness Survival: The book emphasizes survival in harsh conditions, as the author, Cea Sunrise Person, spent her early years in the Canadian wilderness with her unconventional family.
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