The Memory Keeper
Discussion Guide

1.      At its heart, The Memory Keeper is about finding our paths in life and how we get where we’re meant to be. Do you believe in fate? Do you think that Liam being at the airport could’ve been fate working its magic? Why or why not?

2.      Why do you think Hannah really hasn’t been home in so long?

3.      What about Ethan surprised you?

4.      What do you think Speckles represented in the book?

5.      Was it necessary for Hannah to spend time in New York to become the person she was at the end of the book?

6.      Why do you think Gran wanted Hannah to read her journal?

7.      Do you feel that fate has worked in your own life? If not, how have your choices determined your path?