This author participates in the Readers' Favorite Free Book Program, which is open to all readers and is completely free. The author will provide you with a free copy of their book in exchange for an honest review. You and the author will discuss what sites you will post your review to and what kind of copy of the book you would like to receive (eBook, PDF, Word, paperback, etc.). To begin, click the purple email icon to send this author a private email.
This author participates in the Readers' Favorite Book Review Exchange Program, which is open to all authors and is completely free. Simply put, you agree to provide an honest review an author's book in exchange for the author doing the same for you. What sites your reviews are posted on (B&N, Amazon, etc.) and whether you send digital (eBook, PDF, Word, etc.) or hard copies of your books to each other for review is up to you. To begin, click the purple email icon to send this author a private email, and be sure to describe your book or include a link to your Readers' Favorite review page or Amazon page.
This author participates in the Readers' Favorite Book Donation Program, which was created to help nonprofit and charitable organizations (schools, libraries, convalescent homes, soldier donation programs, etc.) by providing them with free books and to help authors garner more exposure for their work. This author is willing to donate free copies of their book in exchange for reviews (if circumstances allow) and the knowledge that their book is being read and enjoyed. To begin, click the purple email icon to send this author a private email. Be sure to tell the author who you are, what organization you are with, how many books you need, how they will be used, and the number of reviews, if any, you would be able to provide.
Keith Thorn is a storyteller of redemption, reflection, and quiet strength. Through heartfelt memoirs, motivational wisdom, martial arts philosophy, and immersive travel writing, his books invite readers to slow down, stay present, and rediscover what matters most. Drawing from his own life experiences, Keith’s stories are deeply personal yet universally relatable—woven with faith, hope, and love. He splits his time between Illinois and the Texas coast with his wife, Melody, living out the belief that it's never too late to begin again.
Reviewed by Carol Thompson for Readers' Favorite
What I Hope You Remember by Keith Thorn is an introspective memoir that blends heartfelt storytelling with life-earned wisdom. The book is a collection of letters and reflections addressing healing, forgiveness, and the transformative power of presence. Thorn writes with unflinching honesty about the struggles that shaped him, such as parental shortcomings, personal regrets, and the lessons carved by grief and redemption. His voice is warm and direct, like a conversation with a trusted friend, inviting readers to consider not only his experiences, but their own. Structured as a series of letters to his children and heartfelt essays to the reader, Thorn navigates topics such as change, strength, patience, and the long arc of forgiveness. He shares vivid and vulnerable moments all laced with empathy and humility. His writing has emotion without veering into sentimentality, always grounded in lived experience and quiet reflection. The prose is gentle but purposeful, often poetic, and consistently centered on emotional authenticity.
Keith Thorn avoids grandiosity, instead focusing on small moments and quiet choices that ultimately shape a life. Whether recalling the ache of unspoken apologies or the healing that comes with simply showing up, his reflections are practical, generous, and relatable. He emphasizes the importance of soft strength, emotional presence, and self-worth in a world that often demands noise and performance. Readers who enjoy memoirs grounded in personal growth, fatherhood, emotional resilience, or the legacy of love and loss will find this work both uplifting and sobering. What I Hope You Remember is a mirror for anyone navigating the complex terrain of human connection. It's also a reminder to share life stories with loved ones in writing to pass on for generations.
