The How and the Why
The How and the Why by Cynthia Hand is a poignant exploration of family and identity, published by HarperCollins on November 5, 2019. This 464-page book delves into the complexities of adoption through the eyes of Cassandra McMurtrey, who, despite having loving adoptive parents, grapples with questions about her origins and identity. The narrative alternates between Cass’s journey to uncover her past and the letters from the pregnant teen who made the difficult decision to place her for adoption.
Readers will find an emotionally resonant story that addresses themes of family, belonging, and the search for self. As Cass seeks answers to her questions, the letters she receives provide insight into her birth mother’s experiences and emotions. This edition, written in English, offers a thoughtful perspective on the ties that bind us, making it a significant addition to the Young Adult Fiction genre, particularly for those interested in stories about girls and women navigating their coming-of-age journeys.
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“Cynthia Hand is the master of pulling at your heartstrings. The How & the Why tells both sides of an adoption story with love, compassion, and care.” –Brigid Kemmerer, New York Times bestselling author of Letters to the Lost
A poignant exploration of family and the ties that bind, from New York Times bestselling author Cynthia Hand.
Cassandra McMurtrey has the best parents a girl could ask for; they’ve given Cass a life she wouldn’t trade for the world. She has everything she needs–but she has questions, too. Like, to know who she is. Where she came from. Questions her adoptive parents can’t answer, no matter how much they love her.
But eighteen years ago, someone wrote Cass a series of letters. And they may just hold the answers Cass has been searching for.
Alternating between Cass’s search for answers and letters from the pregnant teen who placed her for adoption, this emotionally resonant narrative is the perfect read for fans of Nina LaCour and Jandy Nelson.
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