Degree of Normal: A Woman's Journey Out of Childhood Abuse [Paperback]

At her mothers funeral, Jocelyn makes a startling discoveryshe has an aunt, her mothers sister. Not only does this woman offer college-student Jocelyn much needed employment, but Aunt Paula holds the key to unlocking family secrets, secrets Jocelyn needs to confront.

With the help of her best friend Alex, Jocelyn begins a journey of knocking down inner walls she has erected from years of abuse. The question iswill those broken walls free her or bury her? And what about this new-found aunt, a restaurateur/artist who signs her paintings Charlie?

In this psychological novel, enter the world of ?trauma survival through dissociation and redemption through love and courage.?

This mental health issue (Dissociative Identity Disorder) is complex and a difficult topic to undertake in a fictional book. ?I applaud the author ?for taking on this subject. ?~ Dr. Debra Johnson, MD

ABOUT THE AUTHOR:?Barbara Harken was raised in Chicago and moved to Iowa at the age of sixteen. She teaches writing at Wartburg College in Waverly, Iowa and, in her spare time, dabbles in art. Barbara and her husband, Bob, have two adult sons, two grandchildren, and two patient daughters-in-law. This is her third novel.

Other Novels by Barbara Harken

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The 86th Degree

A Story of Abuse, Rejection, and Healing

Harken introduces the reader to the foundational issues of child abuse, verbal and physical, and the paradigm shift in philosophical, psychological, and legal implications being faced in our society today. Conflict, resolution, and more conflict keep the reader glued to the pages of this important novel which creates a social awareness and critique of the problems of abusive relationships and the importance of the availability of emotional caregivers.
~ Richard Blake

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Degree of Guilt

A mystery novel about a woman defending her grandfathers naml\