This author participates in the Readers' Favorite Free Book Program, which is open to all readers and is completely free. The author will provide you with a free copy of their book in exchange for an honest review. You and the author will discuss what sites you will post your review to and what kind of copy of the book you would like to receive (eBook, PDF, Word, paperback, etc.). To begin, click the purple email icon to send this author a private email.
This author participates in the Readers' Favorite Book Review Exchange Program, which is open to all authors and is completely free. Simply put, you agree to provide an honest review an author's book in exchange for the author doing the same for you. What sites your reviews are posted on (B&N, Amazon, etc.) and whether you send digital (eBook, PDF, Word, etc.) or hard copies of your books to each other for review is up to you. To begin, click the purple email icon to send this author a private email, and be sure to describe your book or include a link to your Readers' Favorite review page or Amazon page.
This author participates in the Readers' Favorite Book Donation Program, which was created to help nonprofit and charitable organizations (schools, libraries, convalescent homes, soldier donation programs, etc.) by providing them with free books and to help authors garner more exposure for their work. This author is willing to donate free copies of their book in exchange for reviews (if circumstances allow) and the knowledge that their book is being read and enjoyed. To begin, click the purple email icon to send this author a private email. Be sure to tell the author who you are, what organization you are with, how many books you need, how they will be used, and the number of reviews, if any, you would be able to provide.
Reviewed by Danelle Petersen for Readers' Favorite
During high school, Jay Colburn first discovers the truth about himself: He does not like girls the way other boys do. Jay immediately starts hating himself and wishes he was ‘normal’ instead of drooling over posters of his favorite rock band’s lead. Time passes, but his self-hatred doesn't end. Instead, Jay engages in destructive behavior with its own set of consequences. Depressed, Jay reaches out to God and realizes that loving himself and accepting that he is flawed is all it takes to live a happy and fulfilled life. In A Normal Person Doing Normal Things, Jay shares his experiences and teaches us that others’ opinions of us should never matter; our imperfections and individuality are what make us unique and that “It doesn't matter how you show up. Just show up."
Let me start by saying this book is hilarious and insane. What a ride! A Normal Person Doing Normal Things by Jay Colburn has all the attributes that make a book memorable, not just a boring ride down memory lane. I couldn't stop laughing. It is amazing what this young man had to endure and still be so upbeat. I love that he never judged anything or anybody. He also has a relatable quality that makes you want to be his friend. Chapter Fourteen was such a highlight for me. I loved Jay’s reasoning about what God and all of existence meant. His perspective is interesting. Also, Jay’s first prayer to God as an openly gay man was simple yet profound.
