Laurie Frankel
2 SeriesLaurie Frankel is an American author known for her debut novel, "The Atlas of Love," released in 2010. She followed with "Goodbye for Now" in 2012 and "This Is How It Always Is" in 2017. Her works have contributed significantly to contemporary literature.
Laurie Frankel, author of "This Is How It Always Is," presents the story of Claude, a five-year-old boy who loves dressing as a princess and aspires to be a girl. His parents support his identity but struggle with the fear of societal rejection. They decide to keep Claude's desire a secret, but maintaining it proves challenging. The narrative explores the tensions between personal authenticity and societal expectations. Frankel deftly examines the complexities of parenting a transgender child in a world not yet ready to understand.
