Most people know Roger Perron because of one extraordinary chapter of his life. This is the story of everything else.
Long before the events that inspired The Conjuring introduced the Perron family to audiences around the world, Roger Albert Perron had already lived a remarkable life filled with adventure, service, entrepreneurship, family, and unforgettable experiences.
In Being Perronormal, Roger shares the stories that shaped the man behind the headlines. Told through a captivating collection of personal vignettes, this memoir chronicles more than ninety years of resilience, humor, hard work, unexpected twists, and the relationships that defined an extraordinary journey.
Inside, readers will discover stories of:
● Growing up during a changing America.
● Serving his country in the U.S. Navy.
● Building successful businesses through determination and perseverance.
● Raising a family while navigating life's greatest challenges.
● The unforgettable experiences that connected his family to one of history's most famous paranormal cases.
● The wisdom gained from a lifetime of overcoming adversity and embracing every new adventure.
While paranormal enthusiasts will appreciate Roger's unique perspective on the events surrounding the Old Arnold Estate, this memoir reaches far beyond the unexplained. At its heart, it is a story about family, character, perseverance, faith, and living a life rich with purpose.
Warm, insightful, and often humorous, Being Perronormal preserves Roger Perron's voice for future generations while reminding readers that the most remarkable stories are often found not in extraordinary events—but in extraordinary lives.
Carlene Harris
Carlene Harris is an author, editor, artist, and nonprofit leader with a passion for preserving extraordinary life stories. As Vice President of Wings of Angels Limited, a Florida-based charitable organization serving individuals experiencing homelessness and food insecurity, she combines compassion with a lifelong dedication to storytelling. She collaborated closely with Roger Perron to transform hundreds of hours of conversations into the memoir he envisioned, carefully preserving his authentic voice and unforgettable experiences.
Roger Albert Perron
Roger Albert Perron was an entrepreneur, veteran, devoted family man, and gifted storyteller whose life was marked by resilience, curiosity, and an unwavering spirit of adventure. During his more than ninety years, he served in the United States Navy, built successful businesses, raised a loving family, and experienced extraordinary events that would eventually become known around the world through The Conjuring.
While many readers recognize Roger as the patriarch of the Perron family, his life extended far beyond the paranormal. Through countless adventures, friendships, hardships, and triumphs, he cultivated a remarkable collection of stories that reflected humor, perseverance, compassion, and a deep appreciation for life.
Determined to preserve those memories for future generations, Roger spent eighteen months sharing his life story with author Carlene Harris. Being Perronormal stands as his enduring legacy-a memoir told in his own voice and shared with readers around the world.
Andrea Perron
Andrea Perron is the bestselling author of the House of Darkness House of Light trilogy, which chronicles her family's experiences at the Old Arnold Estate that inspired The Conjuring. As Roger Perron's eldest daughter and contributing editor, she helped ensure her father's memories, voice, and legacy remained authentic throughout the creation of this memoir.
