The Rescue

By: Nicholas Sparks

Narrated by: Johnny Heller

In this heartfelt Southern love story from the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Notebook, a daring fireman rescues a single mom -- and learns that falling in love is the greatest risk of all.
When confronted by raging fires or deadly accidents, volunteer fireman Taylor McAden feels compelled to take terrifying risks to save lives. But there is one leap of faith Taylor can't bring himself to make: he can't fall in love. For all his adult years, Taylor has sought out women who need to be rescued, women he leaves as soon as their crisis is over and the relationship starts to become truly intimate.
When a raging storm hits his small Southern town, single mother Denise Holton's car skids off the road. The young mom is with her four-year-old son Kyle, a boy with severe learning disabilities and for whom she has sacrificed everything. Taylor McAden finds her unconscious and bleeding, but does not find Kyle. When Denise wakes, the chilling truth becomes clear to both of them. Kyle is gone. During the search for Kyle, a connection between Taylor and Denise takes root. But Taylor doesn't know that this rescue will be different from all the others.©2000 by Nicholas Sparks; ©2000 Time Warner AudioBooks (Packaging Elements Only), A Division of Time Warner Trade Publishing

Critic reviews

"A romantic page-turner...Sparks's fans won't be disappointed."—Glamour

"A modern master of fateful love stories."—BookPage

"All of Sparks's trademark elements--love, loss, and small-town life--are present in this terrific read."—Booklist

One amazing narrator.

I loved the narrator, he was wonderful. I still keep hearing "he's driving" and "muni!" as the narrator's impression of Kyle. Another great Nicholas Spark's novel but what this really special was the narrator. He's excellent.

Nicholas Sparks has done it again!

Awesome storyline. I love the fact that Nicholas does not mind expressing that with love there can also be pain. He always has a way to tug at your heartstrings.... Best author Ever!

One of Nicholas Sparks best!

What did you love best about The Rescue?

This book had my attention from the first charter to the end

What about Johnny Heller’s performance did you like?

Johnny Heller's performance was great. Very smooth.

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

This book made me laugh at loud and cry. I can't remember reading any other book that made me laugh and cry.

Any additional comments?

I brought extra credits to get this book and glad I did. This was one of the best books I have listen to.

Good story, poor naration

Typical Sparks story - simple plot line, but sweet. However, the narrator has to go. Worst Sparks narration I've ever heard.

great book

I fell in love with this book back in 2003 in highschool. I needed a book for a book report, and just grabbed it randomly. I read it in a week. I've read multiple times since then, it still remains my favorite book, just as Sparks remains my favorite author. it's a bit difficult getting lost in a book while being a stay at home mother to a 4 year old (who resembles behavior to Kyle in this story) so having one ear phone in while doing housework makes it easier. this story is amazing, and has a very happy ending.