Author Description

"Ever since she was a child, Meredith Kendall has helped care for her disabled younger brother. Thrown into a severe depression after his sudden death, she visits her older brother, a doctor in the logging town of Eureka, California. There she hopes to find renewed purpose by working as his nurse. Meredith's work brings many needy people into her life--and gives her knowledge of their personal affairs. Her patients include an abused teenager, an isolated expectant mother, and a scheming, gossiping widow. When she befriends Amanda Curtis, a twelve-year-old with a learning disability, she's drawn to Seth Landry, the shy lumberman who shares a special bond with the girl. Before long, Meredith is caught up in a web of secrets. While navigating those of her patients, she must deal with the bitter truths that her own family has kept hidden. She also learns that Amanda, Seth, and her new friend Ellen are keeping secrets too. And knowing secrets comes at a cost--especially when some people will go to any lengths to keep them hidden. Set against the backdrop of Northern California's scenic redwoods and its early logging industry, My Brother's Keeper weaves rich historical authenticity into a tale of family ties, friendship, and faith."--Back cover