The Impossible Knife of Memory is a Young Adult novel by American author Laurie Halse Anderson. It explores the life of the protagonist, Hayley Kincaid, and her father, who suffers from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder after returning from military service in Iraq. Post Traumatic Stress Disorder is common among veterans who serve in active duty and is characterized by irritability, self-destructive Estimated Reading Time: 2 mins. The impossible knife of memory: The Impossible Knife of Memory Chapter Summaries Characters Setting Themes More from Laurie Halse Anderson References Comment Section Summary. Hayley Kincain is not an ordinary, high school student. She has dealt with more in . · In “The Impossible Knife of Memory,” Anderson sensitively portrays a growing, complex problem particularly relevant in the United States today: the devastating ripple effects of Estimated Reading Time: 4 mins.
For the past five years, Hayley Kincaid and her father, Andy, have been on the road, never staying long in one place as he struggles to escape the demons tha. Laurie Halse Anderson is an American writer, known for children's and young adult novels. She received the Margaret A. Edwards Award from the American Library Association in for her contribution to young adult literature.. She was first recognized for her novel Speak, published in Early life. Laurie Beth Halse was born Octo, to Rev. Frank A. Halse Jr. and Joyce Holcomb. Laurie Halse Anderson is the New York Times-bestselling author who writes for all ages. Known for tackling tough subjects with humor and sensitivity, her work has sold nearly five million copies. Her YA novel, The Impossible Knife of Memory, was longlisted for the National Book Award.
The Impossible Knife of Memory is a Young Adult novel by American author Laurie Halse Anderson. It explores the life of the protagonist, Hayley Kincaid, and her father, who suffers from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder after returning from military service in Iraq. Post Traumatic Stress Disorder is common among veterans who serve in active duty and is characterized by irritability, self-destructive behaviors (e.g. alcoholism and self-harm), flashbacks, anxiety, depression, insomnia. The Impossible Knife of Memory is about PTSD and how it effects the sufferer and those around them. Laurie Halse Anderson is never one to shy away from tough subject matters, and tackles PTSD with honesty and emotion. This issue is realistic and topical, and this edgy story is sure to resonate with many readers. The Impossible Knife of Memory by Laurie Halse Anderson was not your typical teenage drama. Its combination of teenage romance and trauma was done just right that neither aspect was done so over-the-top that it became cheesy or depressing.
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