The Impossible Knife of Memory
Jan 2014 · Sold by Penguin
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NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • Dive into this unforgettable young adult novel by the award-wining author of Speak and discover the impossible choices a family can face in the wake of a traumatic past.
“Anderson’s novels . . . speak for the still-silent among us, and force all of us to acknowledge the real and painful truths that are too dangerous to ignore.”—The New York Times
“With her trademark hope, humor, and heart-breaking realism, Laurie Halse Anderson has given us a roadmap to heal.”—Stephen Chobsky, New York Times bestselling author of The Perks of Being a Wallflower
When you’re forced to grow up too fast, it’s hard to slow down.
Hayley Kincain has two jobs: attending high school and caring for her father, Andy, a war veteran who suffers from PTSD. Hayley and Andy never stay in one place for too long, always picking up and leaving as soon as the demons torturing Andy become too much to bear. But when Hayley meets Finn, she finally allows herself to let go, finding solace in every moment they spend together. He becomes her refuge, her home. Then Andy’s symptoms begin to resurface, and Hayley is forced to make a decision: continue to keep running from her father’s illness, or face reality for a chance to hold on to the one thing that makes her truly happy.
“Anderson’s novels . . . speak for the still-silent among us, and force all of us to acknowledge the real and painful truths that are too dangerous to ignore.”—The New York Times
“With her trademark hope, humor, and heart-breaking realism, Laurie Halse Anderson has given us a roadmap to heal.”—Stephen Chobsky, New York Times bestselling author of The Perks of Being a Wallflower
When you’re forced to grow up too fast, it’s hard to slow down.
Hayley Kincain has two jobs: attending high school and caring for her father, Andy, a war veteran who suffers from PTSD. Hayley and Andy never stay in one place for too long, always picking up and leaving as soon as the demons torturing Andy become too much to bear. But when Hayley meets Finn, she finally allows herself to let go, finding solace in every moment they spend together. He becomes her refuge, her home. Then Andy’s symptoms begin to resurface, and Hayley is forced to make a decision: continue to keep running from her father’s illness, or face reality for a chance to hold on to the one thing that makes her truly happy.
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • Dive into this unforgettable young adult novel by the award-wining author of Speak and discover the impossible choices a family can face in the wake of a traumatic past.
“Anderson’s novels . . . speak for the still-silent among us, and force all of us to acknowledge t...
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Evelyn Hart
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March 18, 2014
Laurie is definitely one of my favorite authors. Her diction/syntax is completely amazing. And again! She has captivated me by her ability to capture truth in her words. Must read!
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Adreanna Cummins
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July 9, 2017
I picked to read this book for a project in my senior english class and i could not put it down. Its so real
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Brittany Jensen
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February 23, 2015
I wanted a little more at the end but overall pretty good.
About the author
Laurie Halse Anderson has received both the Margaret Edwards Award and the ALAN Award for her contributions to young adult literature. She has also been honored by the National Coalition Against Censorship in recognition of her fight to combat the censoring of literature. She is the author of the groundbreaking National Book Award finalist and Printz Honor Book Speak. She is also author of the critically acclaimed YA books Prom, Twitsted, Catalyst, Wintergirls, and The Impossible Knife of Memory. She has also authored a number of middle grade titles including The Vet Volunteers series, and the historical fiction Seeds of America Trilogy, which includes Forge, ALA Best Book for Young Adults Fever 1793, and the National Book Award finalist and Scott O’Dell Award-winner Chains. She and her husband live in northern New York State.
Laurie Halse Anderson has received both the Margaret Edwards Award and the ALAN Award for her contributions to young adult literature. She has also been honored by the National Coalition Against Censorship in recognition of her fight to combat the censoring of literature. She is the author of the...
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