A wonderful novel about how the line between right and wrong can blur, how secrets can damage our relationships, and split second decisions can haunt us always.
The story starts in 1964, when Dr. David Henry ( an orthopedic surgeon) delivers his own twins during a bad snowstorm. The first, born healthy, and the second with Down syndrome. He makes a split second decision, and hands this baby to his nurse with instructions to bring her to an institution. The nurse in turn, makes a split second decision, NOT to leave her in the institution. The novel follows the impact of these decisions for decades to follow.
Edwards navigates this psychologically and emotionally complicated tale with compassion, and leaves you feeling a connection with all the characters, disliking none of them. A Good read.
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