Monday, March 16, 2009

“Waiting for Normal”, by Leslie Connor

Book Cover Art for Waiting for Normal by Leslie Connor“Waiting for Normal”, by Leslie Connor is a touching novel about a young girl who must cope with her rather unreliable mother after being separated from her stepfather and half-sisters.

Addie loves her mother, but unfortunately Addie's mom tends to take an all or nothing approach to life. One day she will work hard to clean up their small trailer near the railroad tracks, and then the next day she will lay around in bed all day and let the dirty dishes pile up. Some days she comes home with bags full of groceries and makes wonderful meals for Addie, but then she'll be gone for weeks on a “business trip.” Just when the pantry is beginning to get empty, though, Addie's mom will return again and Addie can't really be mad at her then.

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Review of "Waiting For Normal" by Leslie Connor

46 comments:

  1. lanneMarch 17, 2009 at 9:42 PM

    The book sounds good. I`ve never heard of it, but I think I`ll check into getting a copy. Thanks.
    Great site by the way:)
    Laurie

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  2. NathanKPMarch 18, 2009 at 11:36 AM

    Thanks Laurie. I'm glad that you enjoy Inkweaver Review, and I hope that you enjoy "Waiting for Normal."

    Thanks for commenting. Come again soon.

    Nathan

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  3. AnonymousMay 19, 2009 at 5:03 PM

    I just read this book and it was great, I recomend this book to anyone!

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  4. NathanKPMay 19, 2009 at 6:59 PM

    Thanks for commenting Anonymous. I'm glad that you enjoyed "Waiting for Normal." It has a sensitive theme that I'm sure every reader can appreciate on some level.

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  5. AnonymousMay 26, 2009 at 2:14 PM

    I love this book!

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  6. NathanKPMay 26, 2009 at 5:28 PM

    There is definitely plenty to love in "Waiting for Normal."

    Thanks for taking the time to comment.

    Nathan

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  7. AnonymousJuly 20, 2009 at 5:33 PM

    This was the best book I have ever read!!!! I laughed out loud at some parts and even found myself crying at some others! I am 12 years old and this is the best book I have ever read! Connor should make a second! I am currently reading this book for the third time! you could say I reccomend it... :D

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  8. NathanKPJuly 20, 2009 at 6:27 PM

    I certainly am glad that you enjoyed "Waiting for Normal." It is a touching book that I think all readers will be able to appreciate.

    Thanks for commenting.

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  9. AnonymousAugust 11, 2009 at 6:25 PM

    I had to read this book for the summer, which irritated me more than anything, but I found that it is the most fluent book I've ever read. It has full detail, and relates to many of my family experiences.

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  10. NathanKPAugust 11, 2009 at 10:10 PM

    Thanks for commenting. I agree that "Waiting For Normal" has a very clean, very fluent feel to it. Author Leslie Connor did a great job writing it.

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  11. AnonymousSeptember 28, 2009 at 1:05 PM

    I am rading the book right now. I'm on the part of when Addie and her mom where arguing about the big licorice dress for the concert that Addie is having. I love the books so far. I think that Addie is a strong girl.

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  12. americangirlSeptember 29, 2009 at 12:48 PM

    I read the book! it was so sad at the end that I started to cry. Serouisly, I cried!! I think that your a great author and you rally know how to make someone cry. That was a great, no, awsome book!!!

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  13. AnonymousOctober 12, 2009 at 8:09 PM

    I absolutley lovedd this book! i definatley recondmend it, and i even cried at the end. great book!! (:

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  14. AnonymousOctober 28, 2009 at 4:34 PM

    i read this book........it was very cute.I thought that even though my mom isnt like that, i vould somhow relate to Addie.?

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  15. AnonymousNovember 5, 2009 at 5:23 PM

    not a bad book...i read the whole thing in 2 days! best book ever!

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  16. AnonymousJanuary 3, 2010 at 3:52 PM

    its an awsome book.. I've read it so many times. Best book ever! Awsome website!!

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  17. AnonymousMarch 22, 2010 at 4:36 PM

    Vey nice book

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  18. AnonymousMarch 22, 2010 at 4:40 PM

    I Love This Book!

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  19. puprlepantsmjbMarch 29, 2010 at 8:41 PM

    I read it. It's really good! It was amazing! I read it in one weekend in the car. If you liked this you will like "The Illustrated Mum". If you haven't read it, do!

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  20. AnonymousAugust 20, 2010 at 7:00 PM

    hahaha, get that ^
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  21. AnonymousOctober 2, 2010 at 11:37 AM

    good book

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  22. AnonymousOctober 2, 2010 at 1:32 PM

    I really enjoyed the book!

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  23. AnonymousOctober 5, 2010 at 7:09 PM

    this book was aaighhttt:) i quite didnt understand the theme of the book what was it??

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  24. AnonymousOctober 5, 2010 at 7:09 PM

    . i loved this book but what what was the theme?

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  25. AnonymousDecember 4, 2010 at 3:13 PM

    i cried when i read it

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  26. AnonymousDecember 30, 2010 at 1:57 PM

    it was a good book but kinda sad but overall it was a good book for anyone to read

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  27. AnonymousDecember 30, 2010 at 2:37 PM

    5678 hurry up dont be late

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  28. AnonymousFebruary 9, 2011 at 8:03 PM

    This book is AMAZING,i can relate to it in some ways.

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  29. AnonymousFebruary 23, 2011 at 4:23 PM

    this book is unbelievably awesome!!!!!! its the best book i have ever read in my whole life- i highly reccomened this

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  30. AnonymousApril 19, 2011 at 7:33 PM

    Tear worker! Poor Soula!

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  31. AbiMay 10, 2011 at 7:32 PM

    the book was great. it was touching. i loved it alot! <3

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  32. AnonymousJune 6, 2011 at 7:04 PM

    i dont think there is a such thing as normal. this book was a well written piece of literature but i think the concept of addie wanting to be "normal" is wrong. Normal is being youirself and living yer life even if sometimes its wrong .... other than that i enjoyed the book very much

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  33. AnonymousJune 15, 2011 at 6:27 PM

    i just finnished reading this book and i think it is great but i would change the end a little if i were the author because its sad that addie cant see her mother anymore

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  34. AnonymousSeptember 18, 2011 at 5:40 PM

    Read this for a book report once...really touching, cute:) you never realize how fortunate yuo are until you read this. i suggest reading it, if ur in middle school or early high school( :

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  35. AnonymousNovember 2, 2011 at 4:02 PM

    i liked the book alot it was really good you just wanted to keep reading and reading to fin out what happened.!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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  36. AnonymousNovember 8, 2011 at 1:41 PM

    awful book and hard to write a summary o it

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  37. AnonymousNovember 14, 2011 at 7:56 PM

    i loved this book so far a little weird for a middle schooler thought so i just blocked thos parts out of my head but becides that i loved the book!!!!!

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  38. AnonymousDecember 11, 2011 at 2:32 PM

    I loved the book! its such an amzing book>

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  39. AnonymousDecember 15, 2011 at 11:21 PM

    I love this book... especially the ending. :D

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  40. AnonymousDecember 22, 2011 at 5:54 PM

    This will always be one of my favorite books. I love Addie's strong spirit and big heart, and her ability to make something out of nothing. All of the characters r so unique and strong. LOVE THIS BOOK!<3

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  41. AnonymousJanuary 18, 2012 at 6:58 PM

    I read this book for the first time when I was 10 and loved it!!! I am 13 now and have read it four times!!! recommend for any readers!!!

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  42. AnonymousMarch 26, 2012 at 12:32 PM

    I am going to a speech competition soon. I am at chap.32 already but if I read it as a prose reading would it still be good?

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  43. AnonymousMarch 27, 2012 at 6:16 PM

    Cant believe Soula dies and Elliot turns gay what???!!!!????

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  44. AnonymousJune 24, 2012 at 1:50 PM

    If I remember correctly, this book almost made me cry, at the end.

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  45. AnonymousDecember 10, 2012 at 10:24 PM

    I loved this book, really funny at some parts. I cried when Soula died!!!

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  46. AnonymousMay 1, 2013 at 9:57 PM

    Omg I love this book so much

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