In a colorless world of conformity, Jonas inherits memories of pain and pleasure from The Giver. As he absorbs forbidden emotions, he questions societal norms, leading to a daring escape in search of freedom, thus unraveling the haunting truth.
The original title of The Giver was The Shine of the Sun.
Lois Lowry's inspiration for The Giver came from her father's memory loss and her visits to him in a nursing home where she saw the loss of personal history.