The Memory Keepers Daughter - Kim Edwards

Kim Edwards' bestseller "The Memory Keeper's Daughter" is a compelling and heartrending novel that delves into themes of loss, familial bonds, and deceit. Within the tapestry of family life, certain truths remain hidden, even from those closest to us. What begins as the anticipated birth of a happy, typical family spirals into a night of life-altering decisions. On the evening Dr. David Henry delivers his wife’s twins, his actions set in motion events that will impact multiple lives forever. While their son is born healthy, their daughter is diagnosed with Down syndrome. In an impulsive moment of betrayal, David deceives his wife by telling her that their daughter has passed away, while he secretly hands her over to a nurse to raise. As David's family quietly unravels under the weight of suppressed grief, the little girl grows up, forging her own path in a world that was never meant to include her.