Bourke's Bookshelf: ‘Made up is the most powerful real there is’

Bourke's Bookshelf: ‘Made up is the most powerful real there is’

BRAINERD — The recommendation of a favorite book is something that feels so personal. It’s like saying, “Here’s a piece of my heart. I hope you like it.” That’s how this last read came to me, and I’m so happy it did. Laurie Frankel’s “This Is How It Always Is” is a powerful little story about something big. It’s a beautifully written family saga about the search for happiness and safety, about people who love each other so much they struggle to…