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The Normal Side of Insanity

Marynell Lund
Infinity Publishing (2010)
ISBN 9780741458964
Reviewed by Kam Aures for Rebecca’s Reads (11/10)

“In the midst of mothers and daughters, there are only survivors, survivors with or without success. Can one ever understand why the pain and torture, why the battle lines, when neither asked to be born but both asked to survive? Some survive by denial while others survive by reality. Either way, the price for survival is high, sometimes too high. I paid a high price for survival. Feel blessed if none of this makes sense to you for then you can feel that what you had or have as a mother or daughter must be better than what you will read.” (Preface) In the author's own words, I felt “blessed” that the opening passage did not resonate with me. I also felt a sense of sadness for what I knew I was about to read. “The Normal Side of Insanity” is one of the most devastating and heartbreaking stories that I have read in awhile. Marynell suffered so many forms and instances of abuse while growing up. Her description of the sexual and physical abuse inflicted upon her was even painful to read, much less imagining someone actually going through those horrible experiences. Although “The Normal Side of Insanity” could have greatly benefited from further editing, I commend Marynell Lund for coming forth and sharing the pain and anguish of her past with us. Hopefully by Marynell sharing her story she will inspire others to seek help and to put their pasts behind them. I was happy to read on the back cover that Marynell has turned her life around and is reaching out to help others through speaking engagements.

 

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