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The Choice (Abridged) Audiobook

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Read By: Holter Graham Publisher: Grand Central Publishing Listen Time: at 1.0x Speed 3.33 hours at 1.5x Speed 2.50 hours at 2.0x Speed Release Date: September 2007 Format: Abridged Audiobook ISBN: 9781600240829

Quick Stats About this Audiobook

Total Audiobook Chapters:

45

Longest Chapter Length:

08:50 minutes

Shortest Chapter Length:

03:30 minutes

Average Chapter Length:

06:33 minutes

Audiobooks by this Author:

48

Publisher Description

Opposites attract in this moving #1 New York Times bestseller of love lost and found between a medical student and the man who captures her heart.

Travis Parker has everything a man could want: a good job, loyal friends, even a waterfront home in small-town North Carolina. In full pursuit of the good life - boating, swimming , and regular barbecues with his good-natured buddies -- he holds the vague conviction that a serious relationship with a woman would only cramp his style. That is, until Gabby Holland moves in next door.

Spanning the eventful years of young love, marriage and family, THE CHOICE ultimately confronts us with the most heart-wrenching question of all: how far would you go to keep the hope of love alive?

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"This was a beautiful book, the story of their lives, their love, was beautiful. After the accident and I realized what the "Choice" was probably going to be, it got me down, I was still reading, but skimming some - not expecting a happy ending. I was thrilled when he didn't honor her wishes as to what his 'choice' was, and wonderfully surprised at the ending - WOW, IF he HAD honored her wishes!!! Beautiful - thank God that his love for her was so strong that he couldn't bear to honor her wishes, would've been a totally different ending on so many different levels."

— Jeanie (4 out of 5 stars)

Quotes

  • “A tender and moving love story and a quick read, Sparks’ latest does not disappoint.”

    — Publishers Weekly
  • “Holter Graham gives a polished performance with his versatile skills and vocal range…A compelling story.”

    — AudioFile
  • “Sparks is a master at creating beautiful, old-fashioned courtships coupled with bittersweet dilemmas, and this is no exception, as it pulls the reader into the story just as The Notebook did. Once again, Sparks presents a complex and captivating contemporary romance that will satisfy his many fans.”

    — Booklist
  • “Reading in a low-key southern accent, Graham excellently interprets this riveting romance, sensitively and responsively adapting his tones to reflect Parker’s struggle to do the right thing. His apt pacing and emotion-laden reading make the protagonist’s deepening angst most palpable. Appropriate music bracketing each disc helps to deepen and enhance the tension. Sparks’ fans will be pleased.”

    — Booklist (audio review)
  • “Another masterfully nuanced relationship novel from Nicholas Sparks.”

    — Barnes & Noble, editorial review
  • A tender and moving love story.

    — Publishers Weekly
  • Provides subtle lessons in love and hope . . . reinforces the theory that all choices, no matter how seemingly unimportant . . . often have far-reaching, rippling effects. Sparks has become a favorite storyteller because of his ability to take ordinary people, put them in extraordinary situations, and create unexpected outcomes.

    — BookReporter.com
  • A heartrending love story . . . will have you entranced. And if The Notebook left you teary-eyed, his latest will have the same effect.

    — Myrtle Beach Sun News

Awards

  • A Library Journal bestseller
  • A New York Times bestseller
  • A #1 USA Today bestseller
  • A Publishers Weekly Bestseller

The Choice Listener Reviews

Overall Performance: 4.069767441860465 out of 54.069767441860465 out of 54.069767441860465 out of 54.069767441860465 out of 54.069767441860465 out of 5 (4.07)
5 Stars: 18
4 Stars: 13
3 Stars: 10
2 Stars: 1
1 Stars: 1
Narration: 4.5 out of 54.5 out of 54.5 out of 54.5 out of 54.5 out of 5 (4.50)
5 Stars: 1
4 Stars: 1
3 Stars: 0
2 Stars: 0
1 Stars: 0
Story: 3.5 out of 53.5 out of 53.5 out of 53.5 out of 53.5 out of 5 (3.50)
5 Stars: 0
4 Stars: 1
3 Stars: 1
2 Stars: 0
1 Stars: 0
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  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5 Narration Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5 Story Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5

    " cheesy but heartwrenching nonetheless. "

    — Marissa, 2/20/2014
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5 Narration Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5 Story Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5

    " What a great choice! "

    — Marynelson321, 2/16/2014
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5 Narration Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5 Story Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5

    " I loved the first half of the book. The second half of the book I bawled my eyes out, and I didn't really like it, it was really depressing. Of course the story ends on a good note, but it lost a star from me because it was so depressing. "

    — Agnes, 2/10/2014
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5 Narration Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5 Story Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5

    " Made me cry :) "

    — Kamal, 2/6/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5 Narration Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5 Story Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5

    " In my opinion, this novel was very confusing in the middle and it is more for older adults. In addition, this books plot was very confusing and it did not really have cliff hangers. I found part one not as interesting as part 2. Part one was more of a flashback and then part two was the main story. I would recommend this story for people who love reading romantic stories. The genre is most definitely romance. "

    — Tamanna, 2/6/2014
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5 Narration Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5 Story Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5

    " einfach nur ein super tolles buch ich liebe es =) "

    — Manuela, 2/3/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5 Narration Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5 Story Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5

    " Make sure you have your tissues handy because this is definitely a tear jerker. "

    — Gracie, 1/27/2014
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5 Narration Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5 Story Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5

    " Love this book, this is one of my favorites. It is a great love story and it pulls you right in and you will not want to put it down! "

    — Brittany, 1/27/2014
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5 Narration Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5 Story Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5

    " Yet another awesome Sparks book... loved how it flashed forward after they get married and how sad it is until Gabby wakes up. I really liked it, andthe writing and story was terrific. "

    — Starburst, 1/16/2014
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5 Narration Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5 Story Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5

    " Love!!!!!!!! <3!!!!!!!!! "

    — Ci, 1/3/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5 Narration Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5 Story Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5

    " I love Nicholas Sparks and his books but the book didn't have an end that was suspected. Loved the story line though. "

    — Falon, 12/28/2013

About Nicholas Sparks

Nicholas Sparks is the author of twenty-five books, all of which have been New York Times bestsellers. His books have been published across more than fifty languages with over 150 million copies sold worldwide, and eleven have been adapted into films. He is also the founder of the Nicholas Sparks Foundation, a nonprofit committed to improving cultural and international understanding through global education experiences.

About Holter Graham

Holter Graham, winner of three of AudioFile magazine’s Best Voice of the Year awards, is a stage, television, and screen actor. He has recorded numerous audiobooks and earned multiple AudioFile Earphones Awards. As an actor, his film credits include Fly Away Home, Maximum Overdrive, Hairspray, and The Diversion, a short film which he acted in and produced. On television, he has appeared in Army Wives, Damages, As the World Turns, Rescue Me, Law & Order, and New York Undercover. He received a BA degree from Skidmore College and an MFA from Vermont College.