Download or read book Tyranny of the Normal written by Leslie A. Fiedler and published by David R. Godine Publisher. This book was released on 1996 with total page 182 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Bound together by the common thread of bioethics, these essays encompass such issues as abortion, the removal of life support, the role that doctors play in our society, and how we confront old age and Eros. Controversial, at times infuriating, Leslie Fiedler's comments are sure to anger parties on all sides; but they will also appeal to anyone who appreciates the unorthodox insights of an inquisitive and voracious mind.