--- product_id: 42531271 title: "KooKooLand: A Memoir" brand: "gloria norris" price: "4557 som" currency: KGS in_stock: true reviews_count: 9 url: https://www.desertcart.kg/products/42531271-kookooland-a-memoir store_origin: KG region: Kyrgyzstan --- # KooKooLand: A Memoir **Brand:** gloria norris **Price:** 4557 som **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** KooKooLand: A Memoir by gloria norris - **How much does it cost?** 4557 som with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.kg](https://www.desertcart.kg/products/42531271-kookooland-a-memoir) ## Best For - gloria norris enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted gloria norris brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Full description not available ## Images ![KooKooLand: A Memoir - Image 1](https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/517I+NC4HlL.jpg) ![KooKooLand: A Memoir - Image 2](https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/51sZGdFs9sL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 1950's Dysfunctional family spot on. *by D***L on Reviewed in the United States on September 14, 2018* Hidden in plain sight in America this mirrors many people's reality. Not all of the homes ruled by an angry father were as poor as this one but many of us are familiar with the raging bull that rules the roost because of a man's sense of inferiority. Cowering women who stay silent and.terrified children who fight their way to freedom as adults, is sadly more common than is comfortable. The quick smacks across the face that render bloody noses until they realize the power of simple resistance such as screaming near an open window so the neighbors will hear. So glad that this family was saved from the violence of an inadequate male in the end. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Funny, scary, smart, human and powerful *by K***G on Reviewed in the United States on January 5, 2016* In a remarkable first book, Gloria Norris gives us a memoir of a terribly dysfunctional childhood that is equal parts terrifying, tender, funny, sad and uplifting.Memoirs of difficult childhoods aren't new, but Ms. Norris brings a freshness to the genre with the intelligence of her writing, and with her huge sense of empathy. Even the monsters, the lost and the destructive characters in this book have human sides, and that sense of humanity lifts this far beyond the "I was a victim" re-telling of early life scars. Like Ms. Norris, at times we feel kindly to the monsters of her past, and see that they too are victims of their own upbringings and history.The book is also brought to life by the sense of humor found in the the midst of the dark tale. What could have been dour is enlivened by the playfulness of both the characters, and Ms. Norris's writing. Watch the way she subtly and oh-so-slowly changes the vocabulary and voice of her narrator, as if she was growing up all over again as she re-tells her story, taking on some of the voice of her both hated and loved father.There's also a sort of murder mystery in the book, revolving around Ms. Norris's childhood crush on an older neighborhood girl who seemed to have everything young Gloria wanted; brains, courage, beauty, a free-sprit. That haunting obsession becomes a running theme through the story as that perfect girl's father is murdered and no one will listen to the daughters insistence that the case is more complex than everyone assumes.I raced through the book in under 48 hours. It's compelling, fun to read, and has some of the page-turner quality of a thriller, while it's deeper themes of loss, re-birth and possibilities in the dark echo long after one is finished.I look forward to reading it again. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I'm so glad I did *by V***D on Reviewed in the United States on January 18, 2016* Truthfully, I was a bit hesitant about opening this book, based on one of the promos. I'm so glad I did, and I think you'll be rewarded tenfold if you do as well. For two reasons. First, the story is gripping. Once I started the book, I could barely stop to eat. It's gritty, often tragic, but ultimately triumphant! It's told with humour, insight and compassion. The main characters are among the most vividly portrayed people I've read in years. You're transported into their world, and you feel like you are standing right next to them, as each decides how to play the cards they've been dealt. There are villians, but outnumbered by flawed, very human, real life heroes.Secondly, the writing is wonderful! It's spare, evocative, beautifully crafted, powerful. I'm self-protectvive about what I read, and I avoid graphic, gratuitous violence. Remarkably, though the story is about violence, the author hasn't succumbed to that temptation, or any other emotional shortcuts. Instead you're moved by the sheer power of her observations, and insights, and the vivid portraits she paints. You can't help but grieve and cheer for the people in KooKooLand. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.kg/products/42531271-kookooland-a-memoir](https://www.desertcart.kg/products/42531271-kookooland-a-memoir) --- *Product available on Desertcart Kyrgyzstan* *Store origin: KG* *Last updated: 2026-04-24*