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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)
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“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.”
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“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.”
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“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
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A Library Journal bestseller
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A New York Times bestseller
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A #1 USA Today bestseller
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A Publishers Weekly Bestseller
The Choice Listener Reviews
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" cheesy but heartwrenching nonetheless. "
— Marissa, 2/20/2014 -
" What a great choice! "
— Marynelson321, 2/16/2014 -
" 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 -
" Made me cry :) "
— Kamal, 2/6/2014 -
" 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 -
" einfach nur ein super tolles buch ich liebe es =) "
— Manuela, 2/3/2014 -
" Make sure you have your tissues handy because this is definitely a tear jerker. "
— Gracie, 1/27/2014 -
" 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 -
" 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 -
" Love!!!!!!!! <3!!!!!!!!! "
— Ci, 1/3/2014 -
" 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 -
" One if my favorites! I was sobbing like an idiot! "
— Laura, 12/24/2013 -
" : how far would you go to keep the hope of love alive? "
— Ayan, 12/17/2013 -
" made me tear up a bit, good book. "
— Keturah, 12/5/2013 -
" Picked this book up because I figured I had to read something by the famous Nicholas Sparks. I went in not thinking I was going to like it and perhaps that marred my judgement, but am sad to say it was sappy, unrealistic fluff. "
— cristina, 12/5/2013 -
" Lovely story, as usual for this author. "
— Judy, 12/4/2013 -
" An amazing book, as any other book of Mr. Sparks "
— Caroline, 8/14/2013 -
" Good read. Typical Sparks. Kept you guessing. "
— Heiderworld, 6/24/2013 -
" Now I remember why I don't read Nicholas Sparks books. I have been crying since halfway through the book! I almost didn't finish it but I am glad i did. "
— Jaime, 6/8/2013 -
" novel NS pertama yg membuat saya bernapas lega membaca endingnya. biar deh g masuk di akal namanya juga keajaiban yg penting Travis dan Gabby bisa bersama lagi dan menggurusi molly eh anaknya maksudnya. sempet berkaca-kaca di bag Travis bercerita sama Gabby seolah-olah dia sadar pas di RS, huhuhu "
— Sulis, 6/4/2013 -
" Fairly predictable Sparks love story. Addresses current life decisions.Nicholas Sparks "
— Candy, 5/17/2013 -
" It was a very romantic story, very Disney like. Good if you are in the mood to cry and smile all throughout. "
— Brenda, 12/14/2012 -
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Caye, 9/24/2012
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" I loved this book...it is the essence of Nicholas Sparks. For anyone who wants to read about an undying love story, this is the perfect book. It is also the epitome of true love. Yet another amazing book from an incredible writer! "
— Ali, 5/30/2012 -
" Realmente, me gusto mucho este libro. Nicholas Sparks es un genio! "
— Clau, 5/5/2012 -
" I loved it. Wasn't able to let go of it. Amazing. Unbelievable. "
— Kyasurin, 1/13/2012 -
" Another great book by Nicholas Sparks. Loved it! What a surprise ending. "
— Esigs, 11/7/2011 -
" Why is it that Nicholas Sparks never fail to tug at my heartstrings with his poignant stories of the heart? It's tender and romantic but frustratingly sad at some points. The Notebook remains my top pick but this one is worth my 4 hours. Sniff! "
— Loi, 5/23/2011 -
" So amazing! One of my favorite Nicholas sparks books! "
— Jessica, 5/19/2011 -
" great book. made me cry like a baby "
— Angela, 5/19/2011 -
" yees i'm reading this book. i love Travis Parker. he is so spontaneous and type of great boyfriend "
— Indah, 5/19/2011 -
" If youre a Nicholas Sparks fan, you'll love it! "
— Casi, 5/18/2011 -
" Was not expecting some of the things that happned in this book! Crazy good! "
— Caroline, 5/15/2011 -
" This book was really good! I ended up crying at the ending of the book. "
— Alicia, 5/15/2011 -
" My favorite Nicholas Sparks book because the main female role actually has a well-developed, entertaining personality. Definitely not a work of literary genius, but a fast, sweet, entertaining read. :) "
— Sara, 5/12/2011 -
" I really liked this book! Very compelling! "
— Chelsey, 5/11/2011 -
" This was a good story, but too sad for me. "
— Ronda, 5/9/2011 -
" I thought this book was really good. It was a little slow going at first but then I couldn't put it down. I was not pleased with the ending but then the epilogue made me a lot happier. "
— Heather, 5/9/2011 -
" Had a slow start but once it picked up, it was a total tear-jerker. "
— Nancy, 5/7/2011 -
" One of the few Nicholas Sparks books that did not piss me off in the end. I love this book. It kept me guessing the whole read. "
— Kelly, 5/6/2011 -
" If your a dog lover theres a dog in this book. It is intresting yet a very well writen book. "
— Micayla, 5/6/2011 -
" I liked this book, but didn't find it as captivating as The Notebook or The Wedding. "
— Kristy, 5/4/2011 -
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Heather O'Carroll, 1/3/2011
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.