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The Notebook

By: Nicholas Sparks
Narrated by: Kate Nelligan, Campbell Scott
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Publisher's summary

With echoes of The Bridges of Madison County, this tale explores the enduring power of love through the years and in the face of adversity.

Noah and Allie fell in love as teenagers, with the purest sort of love, only to be kept apart by Allie's mother. Their feelings survived in spite of everything - and they recounted their romance in the pages of a notebook. Now, years later, Allie suffers from Alzheimer's, and her memory has been wiped clean. By reading the story of their relationship and the passion they shared, Noah hopes to break through the barrier of his wife's illness.

This poignant first novel from Nicholas Sparks rivals any love story ever written.

©1996 Nicholas Sparks, All Rights Reserved, Abridgment Approved by the Author (P)1996 Time Warner AudioBooks, © 1996 Time Warner AudioBooks (Packaging Rights Only), A Division of Time Warner Trade Publishing

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Winner of Publishers Weekly Listen Up Award: Best Audio of 1996, Romance

"Nelligan's genteel, Southern tones blend perfectly with Scott's straightforward, gentle, often sensuous baritone. The readers deliver strong characterizations." (AudioFile)

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The love story

I like that he took the time to remind her who he is everyday over and over again

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This is one of the most beautiful love story.

I cried multiple times while listening. Love Nicholas Sparks from now on, this was well written and actions articulated carefully to evoke a sense of wonder, mystery and thinking ahead. Loved it so much

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Beautiful

Such a beautiful story! The love story between Noah and Allie is forever one of my favorites. It brings me laughter & tears every time I read/listen to it. ♥️ the narrators did an amazing job portraying the characters!

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Just Wow!

What an amazing story!
I’ve never watched the movie so it was a fist for me.
The emotions this short story brought forth was astonishing & the bits of poetry just enough to make you want more…

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I loved everything about this story and how it was told.the love that they shared was incredible!

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A beautiful love story

I think this is one of the most touching love stories ever written. I listened to the last hour while riding home in the car, and cried all of the way. It's beautifully written and beautifully performed. Get this audiobook...You won't be disappointed! It's a WONDERFUL book describing how enduring the love between two people can be.

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beautifully beautiful

I loved this story. the readers did a great job reading it! I have named my son Noah for the love of Noah in this story is so deep and to hope I can raise my little boy into a man like him.

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The Notebook

The most incredible, indearing love story I have ever read. so much emotion. so much tenderness. if only to know a love like this.

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The Notebook

Nicholas Sparks stays true to his form with this book. Absolutely awesome.....

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An inspirational, highly moving story

Definitely worth the price! One of the most touching novels I have "read" in a long time. It made me laugh and it made me cry. The characters are very believable and the story is very moving.

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