John, when he was younger, joined the army as a means of escaping from his reclusive, oppressive father and as a way to straighten his own ways out. He is taking in the moment, thinking about how he loves her and how their relationship has deteriorated.įrom here, John takes the reader on a trip down memory lane, as we learn of their love story, how it blossomed, and how it decayed, eventually. John is observing Savannah from a vantage point. Nicholas Sparks’ Dear John is a book that begins in the present day, so far as the chronology of the book is concerned. This one, in particular, is widely regarded as one of the best Nicholas Sparks books. Nicholas sets a seat in the minds of readers and weaves a relationship between the reader and the characters, as he is wont to do in all of his books. Bittersweet moments, too, aren’t strangers. There are a number of twists and turns along with a bit of cute humor. Closer and closer, their relationship grows and they develop a routine of walking home after each rehearsal. With time, they build a relationship, Landon joins a Christmas play, whose director is Jaimie. Landon, though, has to rethink his initial impressions after the night is a wonderful success. He finds out that she’s sweet, a fervent believer in Christ, a quiet girl – not quite the type that Landon usually falls for. Landon asks Jaimie to dance, the very first time they meet. Jaimie is an ominous, religious girl and the daughter of the local church’s minister. He, however, never expected to fall in love with Jaimie Sullivan. In his senior year at high-school, Landon has dated a couple of girls, he’s even fancied himself as in love once. It is set in Beaufort, North Carolina, of 1958.Īs Sparks fancies it, the air was tenderer, the dames were well dressed, men had hats and we have our protagonist – Landon Carter. It is not really surprising that you can find this novel on our list of the best romance books ever, is it?Ī Walk to Remember was published in the year 1999 and it is one of the Nicholas Sparks’ best books. We discover that the man had read this particular story many times, but his wife doesn’t remember as she has Alzheimer’s.Ĭandidly the most affecting, touching, and sad part of the book tears may not be strangers during this part. Decision of a LifetimeĪs Allie is about to make the decision of a lifetime, the story returns to the elderly man and his wife. But the ghost and spirit of discontentment stayed and haunted both Noah and Allie, as they know that they could never forget each other. Allie, on the other hand, went to college, eventually becoming engaged to an attorney, of whom her family approved. With time, Noah moved to New Jersey prior to joining the Army and fighting in the Second World War. Even though the two of them are off and on different sides of life’s track, they grow to love each other, but as it is set in the thirties, their families weren’t approving of this relationship. We travel back in time to when Noah and Allie met as adolescents in 1932, spending a wonderful, unforgettable summer together. It starts out with a senior citizen, reading a story to his wife. It is about the might and luster that love has, as it defies any and all odds. The Notebook is the poignant story of genuine, unyielding, unflinching love, immaculate. This book, published in 1996, is universally loved and viewed as one of the best Nicholas Sparks best books, ever. Nicholas and his wife Cathy, in 2011, launched the Nicholas Sparks Foundation, a nonprofit organization that is “committed to improving cultural and international understanding through global education experiences for students of all ages.” Let’s take a look at the best rated Nicholas Sparks books! He is a very large contributor to his alma mater Notre Dame, where annual scholarships are provided, along with internships and a fellowship for the Creative Writing Program. Philanthropistīeyond his endeavors in writing, Sparks has been dedicated to philanthropic efforts for years, now.
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This is where Sparks’ full time was dedicated to writing. But, unfortunately, Sparks was injured during the end of the season, and couldn’t train during the summer. In 1985, Sparks was part of a relay team that set a school track record, still standing. Sparks was offered a full scholarship for running track. The desire to educate himself further brought Sparks to Indiana and to the University of Notre.