This Is Not Normal

This Is Not Normal

How our shifting sense of "what's normal" defines the character of democracy "A provocative examination of social constructs and those who would alternately undo or improve them."—Kirkus Reviews This sharp and engaging book by leading governmental scholar Cass R. Sunstein examines dramatically shifting understandings of what’s normal—and how those shifts account for the feminist movement, the civil rights movement, the rise of Adolf Hitler, the founding itself, political correctness, the rise of gun rights, the response to COVID-19, and changing understandings of liberty. Prevailing norms include the principle of equal dignity, the idea of not treating the press as an enemy of the people, and the social unacceptability of open expressions of racial discrimination. But norms can turn upside-down in a hurry. What people tolerate, and what they abhor, depends on what else they are seeing. Exploring Nazism, #MeToo, the work of Alexander Hamilton and James Madison, constitutional amendments, pandemics, and the influence of Ayn Rand, Sunstein reveals how norms change, and ultimately determine the shape of society and government in the United States, Europe, and elsewhere.

I'm Not Normal, I'm Original

Not Normal

In today's world, the common has become the norm. Just take a glance at any social media platform--everyone seems to be following the same trends. But imagine if you could break away from the ordinary and lead an extraordinary life. Hebrews 11 holds a powerful but often overlooked message: it reveals the stories of individuals who defied the norm, enduring challenges and living remarkable lives to inspire and empower us to do likewise. God is shaping you through your current situation, not to be average but to be extraordinary--someone ready to be used for His glory. Often, God's work in our lives is not about removing us from our challenges but about guiding us through them.