Two by Two

By: Nicholas Sparks

Narrated by: Ari Fliakos

A single father discovers the true nature of unconditional love after his world his turned upside down, from the New York Times bestselling author of The Notebook.

"A deeply moving tale not only about the love between a father and a daughter but also about the power of family and the courage we must find within ourselves as we face the unknown." —Booklist, starred review

At 32, Russell Green has it all: a stunning wife, a lovable six year-old daughter, a successful career as an advertising executive, and an expansive home in Charlotte. He is living the dream, and his marriage to the bewitching Vivian is at the center of it. But underneath the shiny surface of this perfect existence, fault lines are beginning to appear ...

In a matter of months, Russ finds himself without a job or a wife, caring for his young daughter while struggling to adapt to a new reality. Throwing himself into the wilderness of single parenting, Russ embarks on a journey at once terrifying and rewarding—one that will test his abilities and his emotional resources beyond anything he's ever imagined.

When a chance encounter with an old flame tempts him to take a chance on love again, he navigates this new opportunity with trepidation and wonder. With the loyal support of his parents, the wisdom of his older sister, Marge, and the hard-won lessons of fatherhood, Russ will finally come to understand the true nature of unconditional love—that it is a treasure to be bestowed, not earned.

Critic reviews

"Two By Two is a tumultuous story wrapped in a world of broken relationships. Sparks invites readers to take a journey that stares risks and rewards directly in the face. Whether it's tenderness between a husband and wife or affection between a father and his daughter, Sparks has definitely mastered the art of love."
—Associated Press

"Two by Two is a deeply moving tale not only about the love between a father and a daughter but also about the power of family and the courage we must find within ourselves as we face the unknown."—Booklist, starred review

"Nicholas Sparks creates magic once again with his latest emotionally powerful novel. ...This is one of those rare beautiful novels, and somehow even feels like one of Sparks' best works yet."—RT Book Reviews

Best of Sparks!!

Personally I think this is the best Sparks novel ever. Great story, laughter, tears, everything you want from a Sparks novel!

PERFECTION

Beautiful story that takes you on a roller coaster ride through every emotion. Loved It!

Stunning book that brought me to tears

As a person that has walked this walk with a far different outcome. As a single father of 3 stunningly beautiful children that I adore! I want to Thank a very very special person for sharing this book with me. It brought me to tears and made me realize the love I have for her. Even if she never acknowledged it, Thank you for sharing this book! I love you for it!

Loved it! did not want book to end!

such a great book! did not want the book to end, felt connected to the characters in the book, definitely recommend it!

Picked up a bit in the middle

Boring initially but picked up in the middle. I did not like the music that was played during the reading. I felt like it was unnecessary and interfered with the story. The story was a bit slow. But because it kept me engaged most of the time I am giving it 4 stars.