My Name is Memory

"Love demands everything, they say, but my love demands only this: that no matter what happens or how long it takes, you`ll keep faith in me, you`ll remember who we are, and you`ll never feel despair."

My Name is Memory by Ann Brashares~ Totally Captivating!

The Summary

Daniel has spent centuries falling in love with the same girl. Life after life, crossing continents and dynasties, he and Sophia (despite her changing name and form) have been drawn together - and he remembers it all. Daniel has "the memory", the ability to recall past lives and recognize souls of those he's previously known. It is a gift and a curse. For all the times that he and Sophia have been drawn together throughout history, they have also been torn painfully, fatally, apart. A love always too short. 

Interwoven through Sophia and Daniel's unfolding present day relationship are glimpses of their expansive history together. From 552 Asia Minor to 1918 England and 1972 Virginia, the two souls share a long and sometimes torturous path of seeking each other time and time again. But just when young Sophia (now "Lucy" in the present) finally begins to awaken to the secret of their shared past, to understand the true reason for the strength of their attraction, the mysterious force that has always torn them apart reappears. Ultimately, they must come to understand what stands in the way of their love if they are ever to spend a lifetime together.

The Verdict:

If you're into time-tested romance, unending love affairs and star crossed lovers then this book is suitable for you. 'My Name is Memory' shows a different, more surreal side of love and compassion. Daniel's search for Sophia is like an adventure quest. In every life time, he tries to find her and protect her from his own brother's threat.

As for me, it is a wonderful book that shows how time strengthens and changes love. The story is unique on its own, I'm not really a fan of soul reincarnation but 'My Name is Memory' makes my imagination run wild and think about those 'what if' questions. Now, I'm silly enough to think about soul- mate connection possibilities. You'll surely can't get enough of Daniel's attempts to find Sophia, and he did find her... in the form of Lucy.