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The Rescue

By: Nicholas Sparks
Narrated by: Johnny Heller
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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.

Then, one day, a raging, record-breaking storm hits his small Southern town. Denise Holton, a young single mother, is driving through it when her car skids off the road. With her is her four-year-old son, Kyle. Unconscious and bleeding, she - not Kyle - is found. And when she wakes, the chilling truth becomes clear to both of them: Kyle is gone.

During the search for Kyle, the connection, the lifeline, between Taylor and Denise takes root. Taylor doesn't know that this rescue will lead him to the possibility of his own rescue from a life lived without love. That it will dare him to live life to the fullest by daring to love.

©2000 by Nicholas Sparks; ©2000 Time Warner AudioBooks (Packaging Elements Only), A Division of Time Warner Trade Publishing

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Nicholas. Sparks Never Disappoints!

In his usual way, Sparks weaves an incredible story that demonstrates the fragility & flaws of people and the power of love.

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Breathe less

Amazing had me hanging on every word!!!! Tugging at my heart linger for a happy ending … more than a happy ending beautifully capture !!!!

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Simplistic yet satisfying

The story was easy to follow and very predictable. I found myself wanting a little more romantic conflict between the two main characters, but the ease of the storyline made my 8 hour drive much more manageable, and in the end I was glad for its simplicity.

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Very much enjoyed

Enjoyed listening to this book, great build up to a great ending. I love his stories

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Another great story

Another great story from Nicholas Sparks
I enjoyed this book. I will be looking for another book from Mr. Sparks.


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I'm ready for the rescue ??!! I'm ready for the re

I love this book And make me laugh cry And also makes me happy. Next request 1 of the best rated of all Keep on reading books like this And I will keep listening.! I just can't help myself My name is Megan Lawrence

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Put on repeat

I’m a fan of Nicholas Sparks’s books and movies. I gave them all. I’ve listened to THE RESCUE & DREAMLAND pretty much on repeat.
Sparks continues to write amazing stories.
I cannot wait for the next book!

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Slow pace and no real plot

Struggled to finished this one . Story doesn't get interesting till the end of the book and even then it's not a life changing love story.

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just wow

This, as all of his books I've listened to was amazing. So touching and engaging. so heart warming.

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OK book kind of slow

kind of slow, not as good as other Sparks books . Very hard to keep my interest

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