The Wedding

LIKE FIXING A MARRIAGE...WITH HOPE!

"The Wedding" is a sequel to Nicholas Sparks' well known novel, "The Notebook". However, calling it a sequel is techincally incorrect because it doesn't continue the story of Noah and Allie, but instead, it is a story of their daughter and her marriage. Like many couples would experience, Wilson and Jane found something missing in their marriage. Wilson realized that he spent too much time working, and too little time at home. The distance between him and his wife had grown over the year, and he was afriad that it would be too late for him to fix the marriage. Wilson was still deeply in love with his wife, therefore he turned to Noah for advice. Noah is known as "the hopeless romance", but will he be able to help Wilson? What will Wilson do to rekindle the love between him and Jane? As in many Sparks' novel, a surprising twist is waiting in the end, and it is not an ordinary Sparks' twist (don't want to spoil too much). I highly recommend "The Wedding", and if you haven't read "The Notebook" yet, you should (but it's not required because this could be a stand-alone novel). Also, "Message In A Bottle", "A Walk To Remember", and "Dear John" by Nicholas Sparks are also highly recommended!

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BOOK REVIEW

When I picked up this book to read I was hoping for a romantic love story. I'm a teenager that frequently wonders what men are thinking. The Wedding gives a great example of one man's point of view regarding his relationship with his spouse of 21 years. His desire was for the woman of his life to love him again. So indeed it had what I was looking for and did an excellent job on communicating the importance of a marriage.
I believe that the most important part of this novel is that Wilson, the main character and narrator, was able to rekindle the flames in his relationship with his wife. The author does an excellent job on describing how he got the candle lit, he takes the reader step by step, day by day in full detail. It isn't your typical love story. Most girls read love stories with a boy and girl that fight and eventually makeup. Unlike other books The Wedding portrays a couple that has been married for many years.
I think that the one reason Wilson got through his marriage was because his father in-law, Noah, that had the same problem. Wilson always went to Noah for advice except for marriage advice because it was his wife's father, which was awkward for him. Noah gave Wilson a diary as a guideline for his next few weeks. In it contained vivid details as to what Noah did for his wife Allie each day. Noah is important because he gave Wilson the confidence and the strength to patiently wait for his wife to love him again.
As Wilson got the fire going it told us that over the years his love for her had grown. The narrator shares his thought and his feelings towards her on how much he loves her. At this point in the story you get caught looking through the eyes of the narrator. As a female reader I began to know how some guys think.
In addition to understanding the minds of men, the narrator helps us understand that he is willing to do anything and everything for her to stay with him. I think a key factor that he took in from Noah was that he had the patience. For example he made dinner for her and cleaned the house. When she came home she noticed but only assumed the worst. Wilson didn't know what to do when she asked him if he was seeing someone else. I would have given up, but Wilson hung in there.
This romantic love story was well written. Its content made you feel as if you were the author. I strongly suggest that you read this if you need to know what it feels like to be in a marriage. Although no one has a perfect marriage, it's not worth giving up if you still love him or her.

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I LOVE THIS BOOK!!!!

THIS BOOK WAS ABOUSLTY BEAUTIFUL!!! I COULDN'T PUT IT DOWN..I LOVED HOW ROMANTIC THIS BOOK WAS. THE ENDING OF THIS BOOK SURPRISED ME, DIDN'T KNOW IT WAS COMING...
I LOVE NICHOLAS SPARKS....HE KNOWS EXACTLY HOW TO EMBRASS YOU INTO HIS BOOKS AND TO KEEP YOU WANTING MORE..I WOULD RECOMMEND THIS BOOK TO ANYONE THAT LOVES TO READ...KEEP THE BOOKS COMING!!!!!

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Anonymous

Best book ever
Sweet, lovable, and caring people meet a chaotic wedding
It sure looks like it will be fun

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Every Woman's Dream

Every woman dreams of a story such as this for their own lives. Overall, I found the story to be very realistic when it came to how husband and wife drift apart after thirty years of marriage, from taking each other for granted. On the other hand, the story was unrealistic when it came to Wilson's actions in attempt to become more romantic and right his wrongs as a husband. Wilson's character seemed somewhat flat for 3/4's of the novel, but in the end his emotion and love shined through. If you are in need of a sweet love story, you will enjoy this read by Nicholas Sparks.

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Every Husband should read!

This was a well written story from the husband's point of view that I greatly appreciated. I saw my husband of 35 yrs in this and it has made me fall in love with him again.

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I fell instantly inlove and got hooked into the book quick. I finished reading the book within a day ! Thats how good it was . I would definetly recommend this book to who ever enjoys romance books and also if your a big fan of Nicholas Sparks himself <3

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Is it possibly for a man to truly change? You can find out by reading this story.

The Wedding by Nicholas Sparks is an amazing novel. The theme in this story is love and renewal, which is addressed in several ways in the novel. The author's purpose is to touch reader's hearts and also answering a question that the main character had asked himself in the beginning of the story. The story takes place in New Bern. The main character is Wilson Lewis, a prestigious estate lawyer. The problem that Wilson has is that he is losing his wife. His absentminded neglect of his relationship with his wife, Jane, comes to a head when he forgets their twenty-ninth anniversary. Her response brings Wilson to the realization that Jane may no longer be in love with him. The story fulfills its purpose very well by showing us readers the true feelings of a man. The question is answered and I was touched like it has touched many other readers. At a point in the book when you think that all else has failed for this man's marriage, you realize that he finally finds the words he had been searching for to win his wife's heart back. Nicholas Sparks did a very good job, because he gave no clue to what was really going to happen at the end. I, who doesn't like reading, couldn't put the book down for even a minute. It was romantic and the ending was very shocking and unexpected. I definitely give this book a 10.

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Rosencrans 4th Period

The book The Wedding by Nicholas Sparks was an absolute amazing book. But, to understand this book you most deffinatly need to read the first book. At the beginning it was very difficult for me to understand because I just knew the story from the movie the Notebook. But overall this was a very good book. It adds on from the movie and gives you and idea of what all happens. Through this book, there are hard times in marriage and Wilson decides he will do anything to keep his marriage alive with Jane. Wilson keeps everything going by looking back at the memories and examples from Noah and Allie which inspires life together and his guide. Wilson makes it his vow to make Jane happy and make his wife fall all over in love with each other and live life happily ever after. This book deffinatly deserves a 9 in my opinion. I thought it was very very good! This book reminds you what love it, and how much someone really means to you.

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The author seems to go off on tangents a lot... more time on tan

The author seems to go off on tangents a lot... more time on tangents rather than the story line. I'm sure that all the tangents would eventually tie it all together but I read it 70 pages in and I couldn't finish it. It didn't have my attention, I found myself mindlessly reading the words. I'll wait until it becomes some big hit movie.

Twister

I recomend reading The Notebook first. This is a sequel to The Notebook. It has you thinking one way, but ends another.

A joy to read

Its such a romantic story and holds so many lessons to learn for those in love and those that have been married many years. Its never to late to show the one you love how much they mean mean to you.

Better than anticipated.

Even though the reviews were all good, I was still a little hesitant to read. I LOVE The Notebook, so maybe I didn't want to be let down. Lets just say I was not. It was a little slow at first. I figured out where it was going, but it did have a small twist. I think this is a must read for all married women and men too.

I have read everything Nicholas Sparks has written, and love eac

I have read everything Nicholas Sparks has written, and love each and every book. He is an amazing writer and The Wedding is a wonderful story!

Beautiful!

If you loved the Notebook you will sure love this. It's romantic, funny, and has an AWESOME story. I laughed, cried.. I was basically sucked in right away and couldn't put the book down! READ IT!

Romantic tear jerker

Wonderful book! Started out confusing bc i thought noah died with allie in the notebook, but this book wouldnt have been half as good without him in it! I wish all men would take notes from wilson n try to change and better their marriages! The suprise in the end was amazing! Never saw that one comming! Such a wonderful story and author!

Very romantic, I highly recommend this book

I am a big fan of Nicholas Sparks' books. He has a wonderful way of making you believe in the power of love

Very good read

Loved it.....couldnt put down

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Whats with the random conversations going on? Whoever danny is u must be pretty desperate to be looking for a date on ur nook...

Please read this

Is this book good for my 11 year old daughter? If not when should she read it and what books could she read?