The Memory Keeper's Daughter is a work of fiction. The plot and characters were crafted by the author to tell a compelling tale rather than being based on real events or people.
The main theme is about family secrets and their far - reaching consequences. It shows how one decision made in secrecy can change the lives of many family members over time.
It explores identity through the hidden daughter. Her identity is shaped by being kept away from her family, and she forms her own sense of self outside of the family's expectations.