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The Impossible Knife of Memory is a young adult novel by Laurie Halse Anderson published 2014. The novel centers on Hayley Kincain, who moves back to her hometown with her father, Andy, after being on the road for five years. While she struggles to fit in into high school, she constantly worries about her father's mental stablility, as Andy is a war vet who suffers from PTSD and alcoholism. The novel has received positive reviews for Anderson's female protagonist being relatable to teens and for her realistic portrayal of PTSD.