The Memory Keeper's Daughter on Lifetime

[Guest guest]

Well I saw the movie. I read the comments from parents on the list

serves. I wondered about the young girls hair as well but I remembered

that quite a few of my friends children have alopecia and use wigs. I

thought the movie was great. I think it really showed how a decision

like the one " " made based on the thinking of the time, what

happened to his sister, his beliefs as a doctor all led to a decision

that basically ate him up inside thereby destroying his relationship

with his wife. It was nice that in the 2 hours they to tell the story

they touched on two key elements - institutions and schools. I didn't

mind the ending, with the passing of " " it was a new beginning for

both families. I was born in 1964 so the movie made me really think

about what my parents would have done if they were told I was born with

Down syndrome. I haven't read the book yet. I imagine it is hard for

movie makers to figure out what to cover in a movie that slots in two

hours, especial made for TV. So I am looking forward reading the book!

Jeanette, Tait's mom

Denver, CO