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The Notebook and The Wedding
Box Set

by Nicholas Sparks
Read by Barry Bostwick and Tom Wopat



      True love is such a rare and precious gift. To be lucky enough to experience it is the true essence of life. Romantics world-wide will appreciate the volume of in-depth emotions that is expressed in these two unforgettable stories. Listeners will rejoice at having both of these memorable works combined into one offering.

The Notebook
In the small town of New Bern, North Carolina, Allie Nelson grew up in a prominent family. Her parents encouraged her to set high goals and expectations for herself, envisioning that one day she would marry someone that would be her social equal. Those dreams didn’t quite fit into what Allie wanted for her future. When she met Noah Calhoun, she knew that it was love at first sight. Unfortunately, her family didn’t see Noah’s good qualities. Instead, they viewed him as a poor boy who would never be able to provide for their daughter in the lifestyle she deserved. To help keep the young lovers apart, they moved far away. Although distance separated the pair, their feelings of true and lasting love remained strong.

True love once found deserves a second chance. Fourteen years have passed since Noah has last seen Allie. He still harbors loving feelings that are buried deep within his heart. Returning from the war, he finds that he has inherited a large sum of money. He wants to ensure that he uses his new found fortune responsibly, so he restores his plantation style home, which earns him recognition in the local paper. With it comes the unexpected surprise of Allie arriving on his front doorstep.

Although the years had cruelly kept them apart, her beauty and love still shine through. He is stunned when she delivers the heartbreaking news that she is engaged to be married to a lawyer. Will he allow her to leave his life once again or fight for the love that refuses to die?

The Wedding
Wilson Lewis is an attorney who has been married to Jane for thirty years. The couple was blessed with three children. Unlike that of their in-laws, they find that their marriage has lost the magical sparkle that keeps love alive. Wilson fears this growing separation is threatening to end his marriage. He consults his father-in-law on how to help rekindle the love he and Jane once shared. He sees Anna’s wedding as the perfect opportunity to reconnect with his wife. Will his plan work? Is the marriage too far gone to be saved? Only true love will win out in the end.

Each narrator lends his own special voice that complements both of these heartwarming stories. Sparks does an excellent job in providing the ultimate best for his readers. His works are so masterfully crafted you will feel as though he has managed to capture a portion of your heart and soul.

Very highly recommended.

The Book

Hatchette Audio
September 2006
Audio CD - Unabridged CD, 12 CDs/ 13 hrs.
ISBN10: 1594836299
 ISBN13: 9781594836299
Fiction
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Excerpts The Notebook /
The Wedding
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The Reviewer

Suzie Housley
Reviewed 2006
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