This Is How It Always Is
Rosie and Penn’s family seems perfect: five rambunctious boys and two loving parents. But their youngest, Claude, has a secret. He wants to be a girl. As Claude’s journey unfolds, the family grapples with acceptance, fear, and the complexities of raising a transgender child. Frankel’s tender prose weaves a tale of unconditional love, challenging societal norms, and the lengths parents will go to protect their children. This poignant story will tug at your heartstrings and leave you pondering the true meaning of family long after the last page.