Mar 11, 2025mebcat rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
This is an amazing book. It should be read by everyone. My wife, her older sister, and I all enjoyed reading it. It can open everyone's eyes about raising a transgender child, who knows at an even early age that they are not in the…
Feb 19, 2025sabinakirst rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
What an amazing book! It was recommended to me by my partner, who just finished discussing it in her book club, and I must say, thank you so much for this recommendation!
I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book.
This is a must read book…
I picked this one up because it was very highly recommended by a book blogger I follow, and I am SO glad I did! The premise is not my standard go-to because, depending on the writing, it could have easily been made into a very heavy and…
Oct 08, 2022chxlsez rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
As a high schooler reading This is How it Always Is, it gave me a new perspective on familial love and hardships that do not only impact the individual but the family too. This is Always How it Is tells a story about Poppy, formerly known…
Sep 23, 2022dking2002 rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Loved this family! This book did much to show the challenges families of transgender children face in trying to do right by all in the family. Well written and you root for them all
Sep 21, 2022pnelson384 rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
The richness of things to discuss makes this a perfect book club pick. While I loved this book, it broke my heart many times, for many reasons. The author sums up so much in this quote from her end note. "I wish for my child, for all our…
Jun 07, 2022JCLBrittanyC rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
I absolutely ADORED this story and family. Many can learn from this realistic fiction that outlines a child and family's journey to find their identity. I recommend this one to all, so much to gain from this read!
May 10, 2022cturtle12 rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
A fantastic read! A story of love beyond all else. The family of a transgender child navigate the world of school, bullies, misunderstanding and societal norms, realizing from the beginning that they don't have the knowledge, the tools…
Feb 09, 2022sisson_pam rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
I think this book conveyed a very beautiful view of a loving family with very normal sibling antics and of parents who truly loved unconditionally in making what they felt were the best and most passionate choices in the care of their…
Jan 03, 2022OregonKay rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
A must read for those with and without transgendered people in their lives. It's a raw, honest, and personal glimpse into the lives of trans children and their families. It's also an important look into how our society and other cultures…
Jul 24, 2021Bookworm1136 rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
4 1/2 star read. This book was recommended to me and I'm so glad it was. Frankel writes a lovely book about Claude, the youngest of 5 sons of Rosie and Penn who is different from the rest of the brood. When Claude is very little, he…
Nov 20, 2020rccd rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
This was a great book! Claude reminds me of one of my very best friends in kindergarten. Claude like his dress and my friend wore a rapunzel dress on come as your favorite character day. A truly beautiful story!
Oct 30, 2020Bklvr1981 rated this title 3.5 out of 5 stars
Ok read. I felt like for the topic of the book, it could have been a little more exciting. I didn't care for the author's overall voice throughout the book...I felt like she was trying to hard to be witty, funny and it didn't come…
Aug 26, 2020JCLCatherineG rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
This was a wonderful story about transgender, family, and society! If you have the ability to listen to it, I highly recommend it. The narrator is excellent.
Apr 25, 2020meechandcrow rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
I didn't want this book to end...like a fairy tale, a real life fairy tale it was ssoooooooo good. I need a sequel although we all know sequels are never ever as good as the original....
Jan 25, 2020gillescoughlan rated this title 3 out of 5 stars
As someone who has friends who are trans-gendered, it was nice to read something that reflected their reality. However, at times it felt a little too didactic - like when the parents discuss options for the future. I'm sure it reflects the…
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