The Memory Keeper's Daughter Free Audiobook Download by Kim Edwards

A woman and her family member is accused of stealing a valuable diamond while on vacation in Europe. They are then accused of murder when the owner of the diamond dies during an accident. This audiobook tells the story of their trial.

The Memory Keeper's Daughter is a novel written by Kim Edwards and narrated by Ilyana Kadushin. It follows Anne Elliot, a woman who escapes from the abusive household of her father, the keeper of the town's memory. The story is told in two time periods - Anne's childhood as she grew up in her father's home and her adulthood as she enters into an arranged marriage with a sailor that leads to a happy life.

[Ilyana Kadushin] narrates the audiobook in a storyteller's tone, which is perfect for the novel. The audiobook is narrated in first person by Evelyn McHale, who served as a WWII nurse and later as a journal keeper for her daughter. She recounts the story of how she came to be the Memory Keeper's Daughter from her perspective and how it affected her life.

To keep her family's emotional and mental health intact, a young woman learns to maintain the memories they share. As she struggles to remember their story, she discovers the meaning of love, acceptance, and resilience.

The Memory Keeper's Daughter by Kim Edwards is a tale of a young girl who has an unfortunate life. The author tells the story through the eyes of this little girl, and many different narrators. As the reader is jumping between different perspectives it makes for an interesting read.

The Memory Keeper's Daughter is a story of love, sacrifice and a journey to find oneself. It moves at a steady pace and never drags. The narration was very effective in bringing the listener into Audrey's mind during key moments. However, I would have preferred if the narrator changed the tone of her voice at those key moments to give them a bit more emphasis. Overall, this was a great book and an exceptional listen.