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Josie and Sam were living a Norman Rockwell life ...or so it seemed. But Sam was keeping a secret, and it was about to destroy everything they had. Very Far From Normal, by Josie Allen, is the compelling account of sexual addiction, betrayal, devastation, loyalty, hope and ultimately love. It is the true story of one woman’s struggle to keep her family together through a tidal wave of pain. Written in real time, it is a peek in the window, a brutally honest, sometimes disconcerting, roadmap to healing for anyone who needs to know that they are not alone.





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Very Far from Normal discussion questions for your book club

  1. What was your favorite part of the book?

  2. What was your least favorite?

  3. Did you race to the end, or was it more of a slow burn?

  4. Which entry has stuck with you the most?

  5. What did you think of the writing? Are there any standout sentences?

  6. Did you reread any passages? If so, which ones?

  7. Would you want to read another book by this author?

  8. Did reading the book impact your mood? If yes, how so?

  9. What surprised you most about the book?

  10. How did your opinion of the book change as you read it?

  11. If you could ask the author anything, what would it be?

  12. How does the book's title work in relation to the book's contents? If you could give the book a new title, what would it be?

  13. Is this book overrated or underrated?

  14. Did this book remind you of any other books?

  15. How did it impact you? Do you think you'll remember it in a few months or years?

  16. Would you ever consider re-reading it? Why or why not?

  17. Who do you most want to read this book?

  18. Are there lingering questions from the book you're still thinking about?

  19. Did the book strike you as original?


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