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The Memory Keeper's Daughter
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Product Details
- Amazon Sales Rank: #414 in Books
- Published on: 2007-04-26
- Original language: English
- Binding: Paperback
- 416 pages
Editorial Reviews
Joanna Briscoe, Guardian
'The Memory Keeper's Daughter is gripping from its start. Highly
accomplished, well-written... It's a page-turner'
Easy Living
"The Memory Keeper's Daughter is an enthralling novel about the
deepest secrets that can never stay hidden."
Daily Mail
"A strong and moving story. It's easy to see how it gained its
place on the U.S. besteller lists."
Customer Reviews
The Memory Keeper's Daughter by Rosemary Morris author of Tangled Hearts set in Queen Anne's England 1702-1714
In 1964 if you delivered your son during a snowstorm assisted by one nurse and then delivered your daughter who suffered from Down's Syndrome what would you do?
Would you, like David, in accordance with the custom of the day order the nurse to place your daughter in a home? David, who has never come to terms with the death of his sister who had a heart problem, does that and tells his wife the baby died.
His decision and the nurse's decision not to put the baby in care will affect not only the rest of his life but that of his family and that of the nurse and his daughter.
The prose is compelling and the story remains in the mind long after the last page is read,
Rosemary Morris
Tangled Hearts set in Queen Anne's England 1702-1714 received 5* reviews.
Surprisingly disappointed.
Having read the many glowing reviews, I was looking forward to reading this on my holiday. Unfortunately, it was not what I was expecting. I found it to be quite a drawn out affair, far slower than it needed to be, with big gaps on the odd occasion there was cause for more detail. I'm sure it was quite enjoyable for the many who have reviewed it positively, but for me it was a bit of a chore. The term that springs to mind is "chick-lit" and I guess at the end of the day, it's not what I was hoping for.
one of the best r&j!
i absolutely loved this book. it is inspirational and heart warming! some nice twists and turns one of my favourite books of the year!
