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Laurie Frankel

This Is How It Always Is

This Is How It Always Is

A poignant and thought-provoking novel by Laurie Frankel about family, secrets, and parenting a transgender child.

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    “One of my go to titles when friends ask for recommendations. Prepare to cry(but also smile), sry”

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