The Memory Keeper’s Daughter

The Memory Keeper’s Daughter

Kim Edwards

Adult Fiction

A surprise spring snow storm swept through Lexington, Kentucky March 1964. It was that cold night that Norah Henry went into labor. Do to the weather her husband, Dr. David Henry, had to deliver her baby with only the help of his nurse. First came a healthy baby boy, Paul. Then unexpectedly Norah delivered another baby. Instantly David knew something was wrong with this baby. Their baby girl was born with Down’s syndrome. David had to make a decision quickly. He decided to send their daughter, Phoebe, away to an institution, and tell his wife that the baby died. David’s nurse, Caroline, was told to take the baby to an institute. When Caroline walked through the institute she knew it was not a place for a baby. She left immediately taking Phoebe with her and raising her on her own.

In Lexington Norah was never able to get over the loss of her baby, while David was ripped apart inside by his lie. In Pittsburgh Caroline fought to provide a good education for Phoebe. Two families living separate lives but forever connected by one morning in March.

The Memory Keeper’s Daughter is a story that will catch your attention right away. Written by award winning author Kim Edwards. She is also a graduate of the Iowa Writer’s Workshop. You can find a copy of The Memory Keeper’s Daughter in the Large Print section of Kewanee Public Library.

Sarah R. Barth, Youth Services, Kewanee Public Library