"The Memory Keeper's Daughter" is a novel by Kim Edwards that tells the story of David Henry and Norah Henry, a couple who experience a life-changing event when their daughter, Phoebe, is born with Down syndrome. In a moment of panic, David decides to give Phoebe up for adoption, entrusting her to Caroline, a nurse who works at the hospital. This decision sets off a chain of events that profoundly impacts the lives of everyone involved. The narrative explores themes of love, loss, and the consequences of choices. As the years pass, the characters grapple with their secrets and the emotional fallout from David's decision. The story highlights the complexities of family dynamics and the struggle for acceptance in a world that often judges based on differences.