Book Review – A Walk to Remember

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Romantic works that touch the heart are worth reading. They make you look at your own relationships (or future relationships). Nicholas Sparks is the best popular romance writer out there. He has been quite prolific in recent years writing several books including “The Last Song”, “Dear John”, “Nights in Rodanthe” etc. Two of my favorite works of his are: “The notebook” and “A walk to remember.” These books are well written and have translated well to the movie screen. They are truly inspiring and memorable.

If you enjoyed reading “The Notebook”, you should enjoy reading “A Walk to Remember”. Normally, I read the book first before watching the movie. But, I didn’t do that with this book. Initially, I thought (and even assumed) that the movie would follow the familiar path of most teen dramas, but that wasn’t the case. The movie took the right path and made the characters likable and the story sweet. Also, it was good to see the transformation of both characters for the better, especially Landon Carter’s character. He was able to improve his life thanks to the unlikely relationship with the minister’s daughter.

Not everyone likes romantic plays or books. If that is the case, then this book is not for you. It’s hard to imagine that there’s anyone (for example, a reader) who doesn’t have a romantic bone in her body.

There’s something about stories where transformation takes place, especially when it’s for the better. Stories like “The Christmas Carol” and “A Walk to Remember” have transformations that make the characters better people. Any relationship, especially with your spouse or partner, will make your life better or worse. In this story, it makes them better. There is a synergy and energy that encapsulates the reader to reflect on his own life. Do they want to get better because of a new found love or a rediscovered love? Do you want to improve the life of the other person? Those questions occurred to me while reading and even watching the movie “A Walk to Remember.”

Love changes everything. Loyalty is the bond that makes your lover enduring and endearing. These two qualities make the book good and worth reading. He made this book a treasure trove to dig up and read from time to time.

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