This Is How It Always Is

In this heartwarming novel, a family discovers the joys and challenges of raising a child who wants to be someone different. When Claude expresses his desire to wear dresses and dreams of being a princess, his parents support him but struggle with when and how to share this with the world. As the family keeps Claude's secret, tensions rise until the truth explodes in unexpected ways. This Is How It Always Is explores the magic and messiness of parenting, the power of secrets, and the limitless nature of love.