(The Memory Keeper s Daughter by Kim Edwards is a thoughtful and provocative novel that uses the idea of secrecy as a moral backdrop for people s motives, choices, behavior, and interactions. David and Norah Henry are expecting their first child, but they do not know that Norah is actually expecting twins. One baby is born healthy and normal; the other has Down syndrome. The doctor makes a rash decision to hide the baby s condition from his wife and he tells her the baby has died. This devastating secret haunts not only the doctor, but each member of his family for years to come. The Bookclub-in-a-Box guide explores how keeping a secret changes and shapes a family irrevocably, as well as what happens once such a secret is released into the open. The guide investigates the importance of the novel's 1960s setting in connection to the characters actions and emotions. Bookclub-in-a-Box reveals the extraordinary story of Arthur Miller and its connection to The Memory Keeper s Daughter. Every Bookclub-in-a-Box discussion guide also includes complete coverage of the themes and symbols, writing style and interesting background information on the novel and the author.

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