Laurie Frankel
Laurie Frankel is a bestselling American author known for her poignant and thought-provoking novels that often explore themes of family, identity, and love. With a background in English literature, she brings depth and emotional resonance to her storytelling. Frankel's works, including "This Is How It Always Is," have garnered critical acclaim for their compassion and insight. She lives in Seattle with her family, where she continues to write.
Book summaries for books written by Laurie Frankel
Quotes
Once upon a time, Claude was born but first, Roo was born. Call it a happy accident.
Some stories have to be grown into. It takes a while. This is the kind of story that takes a long time.
It's impossible not to be a little bit brave, if you're a parent.
Hearts are complicated things, especially in families.
It's just that it's a lot easier to be brave when you're not alone.
But it's human nature to be curious. And it's a good thing to be curious.
Somehow, the things we can't change end up changing us.
The thing is, it's very confusing to be a human being.
Sometimes it's best to just start over, to move forward.
But the thing is, things are never quite as simple as they seem.
The world is not changing if you don't shoulder the burden of responsibility.
Sometimes, if you have something to say, you just have to say it.