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by Kim Edwards (Author) "THE SNOW STARTED TO FALL SEVERAL HOURS BEFORE HER labor began ..." (more)
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Edwards's assured but schematic debut novel (after her collection, The Secrets of a Fire King) hinges on the birth of fraternal twins, a healthy boy and a girl with Down syndrome, resulting in the father's disavowal of his newborn daughter. A snowstorm immobilizes Lexington, Ky., in 1964, and when young Norah Henry goes into labor, her husband, orthopedic surgeon Dr. David Henry, must deliver their babies himself, aided only by a nurse. Seeing his daughter's handicap, he instructs the nurse, Caroline Gill, to take her to a home and later tells Norah, who was drugged during labor, that their son Paul's twin died at birth. Instead of institutionalizing Phoebe, Caroline absconds with her to Pittsburgh. David's deception becomes the defining moment of the main characters' lives, and Phoebe's absence corrodes her birth family's core over the course of the next 25 years. David's undetected lie warps his marriage; he grapples with guilt; Norah mourns her lost child; and Paul not only deals with his parents' icy relationship but with his own yearnings for his sister as well. Though the impact of Phoebe's loss makes sense, Edwards's redundant handling of the trope robs it of credibility. This neatly structured story is a little too moist with compassion.
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Martha Plimpton brings considerable talent to the story of David Henry, a man with a terrible secret. Plimpton captures the agony of David's decision to protect his wife from knowing that one of their twin babies was born with Down's syndrome. Plimpton's intelligent narration adds depth to the character of David, making his decision one that makes sense when viewed from his unique perspective. As Caroline, the nurse who secretly adores the doctor, Plimpton appeals to listeners' sympathy. Edwards has written a deeply moving drama covering twenty-five years in the lives of two families and exploring the damage a single lie can do to all involved. Plimpton's performance brings it all into sharp focus. S.J.H. © AudioFile 2005, Portland, Maine-- Copyright © AudioFile, Portland, Maine --This text refers to the Audio CD edition.
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15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Great story, Mar 19 2007
You'd think that just about every book on the bestseller list would be a great story with a great beginning, middle, and end. Not always the case. BUT, The Memory Keeper's Daughter IS one such book. I like to compare it to The Glass Castle in this respect, though that is a memoir.

The premise of the story is this: During a snowstorm in Kentucky, a doctor delivers his own twins. One is "normal" and one has Down Syndrome. He lies to his wife, telling her the one with DS has died. I don't want to give too much of the story away, but suffice it to say that things don't go smoothly for the doctor, his wife, the twins, or anyone else, making for one heck of a great story. I was reminded at times of Bark of the Dogwood with its dark moments, or perhaps even The Heart is a Lonely Hunter, though the books have totally different plots. Still, the pacing and writing reminded me of these novels.

Frankly I wasn't able to put this book down. If you want a good story, easy to read, and something you can recommmend to others, this is the book.
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15 of 18 people found the following review helpful:
2.0 out of 5 stars Not worthy of best seller status., Jul 31 2007
By maya j (Quail Crossing) - See all my reviews
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I have read many, many books this past year, and unfortunately, 'The Memory Keeper's Daughter' was at the very bottom of the list. It makes me realize that although a book can be at the top of the "best sellers" list for months, it doesn't necessarily mean it's a literary masterpiece, or frankly, even a good work of fiction. The book starts out in a way that you anticipate all good things, but from there it just fizzles. This book is WAY overwritten. There are too many words to tell this story, and all these words do nothing more than become redundant (how many times can you use the phrase "motes of light"?). Even with all these words, the characters are still underdeveloped. You find yourself wondering how nurse Caroline can be so in love with this truck driver she's barely known, and Norah is a bit of a whiner/primadonna but is somehow still so desirable. Dr. Henry seems like such a pathetic man, it amazes that he could even have been a surgeon. I kept wanting more from all these people, and all I got were "motes of light" and weird ramblings about driving along the bridge fast and a woman (Norah) who was technically an alcoholic but not really an alcoholic, because that part never fleshed out either. Basically, it was the same prose over and over, and night after night, I felt I had to force myself to read it, because I am loathe to not finish even the worst of books. I probably could have read the first few chapters and the last few chapters and called it a night. There are way better choices out there for your reading pleasure.
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Not easily forgotten, May 25 2007
By Asia (N.S. Canada) - See all my reviews
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If you're looking for a book that you can read and then forget, this is not for you. I was haunted by this story, the way I was by Wally Lamb's "I know this Much is True" and MCcrae's "Bark of the Dogwood"---both of which I couldn't seem to put down or let go of once I'd closed the covers of the books. MEMORY is no different. I found myself asking, "What would I have done in the same situation?" I honestly don't know, but the story is well written without being overblown and wordy.

Must also recommend the novels: "Middlesex" and "The Time Traveler's Wife" for two other great books. If you want to read the same thing every time, pick one author--me? I like something different each time.
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3.0 out of 5 stars PURE SCHMALTZ...
In 1964, due to severe weather conditions, a young orthopedic surgeon is forced to attend his wife Nora, when she suddenly goes into labor. Lisez davantage
Published 1 month ago by Lawyeraau

3.0 out of 5 stars meh...
Although this was a good storyline the book, for me, took forever to read (i couldnt even finish it). Lisez davantage
Published 1 month ago by Jyoti

3.0 out of 5 stars The Memory Keeper's Daughter
Wonder how it became a best seller? Found it to be quite ordinary. Nothing special. Writing ok...story - a yawn.
Published 2 months ago by M. Ann Ferguson

2.0 out of 5 stars Not one I would recommend
I have wanted to write a review for this book for a number of months but just kept forgetting to do so. Lisez davantage
Published 5 months ago by JDub

1.0 out of 5 stars waste of time
I am not sure how this book became so popular as it was a complete waste of time. I finally quit reading a few chapters from the end because i couldn't take it anymore! Lisez davantage
Published 10 months ago by loves to read

2.0 out of 5 stars I couldn't possibly express my anger strongly enough
I can't recall being as disappointed in a novel, especially by someone with obvious talent, as I was with this one. Lisez davantage
Published 11 months ago by Schmadrian

2.0 out of 5 stars NOT a well written book
I have read a great many glowing reviews for this book. Well written, it is not, and it was very obvious to me that it was a first novel. Lisez davantage
Published 14 months ago by V. F. Ellinor-Shiers

4.0 out of 5 stars "Families have secrets they hide even from themselves..."
How appropriate I found this phrase printed on the back cover. As soon as I started the first chapter, my attention was held as if of by a spell, enthralling. Lisez davantage
Published 16 months ago by I LOVE BOOKS

5.0 out of 5 stars A memorable read
I quite enjoyed this book. I think you really have to open your heart and mind to this book to get the most enjoyment out of it.
Published 18 months ago by Time 2 Read

3.0 out of 5 stars Disappointing
The best part of this book is the plot, which can be read on the back of the bookcover. The book itself is dull and long-winded, and the writing lacks spunk, originality, or any... Lisez davantage
Published 19 months ago by Miss Piggy

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