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The Memory Keepers Daughter by Kim Edwards
This book came out the same month as My Half of the Sky. I meant to pick it up, but then kept confusing it with other titles-- Gravediggers Daughter, Hummingbirds Daughter, etc. The title just didnt stick with me. Fortunately, I saw it in the library the other day and picked up a copy. Oh, what a treasure. With each character, I feel as if Im walking in his/her shoes. The plot is heart-wrenching: A doctor delivers his wifes twins, one of whom is born with Downs Syndrome. He makes the quick decision to give the DS child away, telling his wife that the child died--a hasty action which has repercussions that keep coming and coming and coming. I havent yet finished the book because I dont want to. I want to savor each word, each turn of phrase. Its a title I wont soon forget. For More 5 Star Reviews The Memory Keepers Daughter by Kim Edwards
The Memory Keepers Daughter by Kim Edwards
This book came out the same month as My Half of the Sky. I meant to pick it up, but then kept confusing it with other titles-- Gravediggers Daughter, Hummingbirds Daughter, etc. The title just didnt stick with me. Fortunately, I saw it in the library the other day and picked up a copy. Oh, what a treasure. With each character, I feel as if Im walking in his/her shoes. The plot is heart-wrenching: A doctor delivers his wifes twins, one of whom is born with Downs Syndrome. He makes the quick decision to give the DS child away, telling his wife that the child died--a hasty action which has repercussions that keep coming and coming and coming. I havent yet finished the book because I dont want to. I want to savor each word, each turn of phrase. Its a title I wont soon forget. For More 5 Star Reviews The Memory Keepers Daughter by Kim Edwards