“For the rest of his life, he realized, he would be torn like this, aware of Phoebe's awkwardness, the difficulties she encountered in the world simply by being different, and ye propelled beyond all this by her direct and guileless love. By her love, yes, and, he realized...by his own new and strangely uncomplicated love for her.”
Quote by Kim Edwards
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The Memory Keeper's Daughter
In this poignant story, a doctor faces a moral dilemma when he discovers his newborn daughter has Down syndrome. Confronted with societal attitudes and personal fears, he makes a decision that has profound and lasting effects on his family. The novel delves into the complexities of human relationships and the consequences of one's choices. more
Author
Kim Edwards
Kim Edwards, born on May 4, 1958, is an American author known for her profound character development and emotional expression in her works, which primarily focus on women's lives and family relationships. more
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