The Memory Keeper's Daughter by Kim Edwards
Every word demands to be read.
During a snowstorm David, a doctor, delivers his son followed by an unexpected twin who has Downs Syndrome. Deep and angry memories of his childhood lead David to tell his wife the second baby died and ask his nurse to take the child to an institution.
The consequences of this decision have a huge life-changing impact on so many lives. The worry of being found out (David), an unfulfilled marriage (wife) feelings of inadequacy (son) and ... read to find out.
Read slowly and enjoy the beautiful use of language describing secrets, tangled lives, sadness and love.