Notebook

Author: Nicholas Sparks
Publisher:
Publish Date: 1999-12-01
Features: The entire story begins with the protagonist Noah's memories. After World War II, Noah returns to his hometown – New Bern, North Carolina, and leads a peaceful life. Soon, his first love, Ellie, finds him according to a report about him in the newspaper. About two days after their reunion, they reminisce and row down a small river, and as a result, their old romance rekindles. However, at this time, Ellie is engaged to a lawyer named Ron and is about to get married. How should she choose? The memories stop here. Suddenly, the timeline shifts to Noah at the age of 80. His wife, who has been with him for half a century, suffers from Alzheimer's disease and has forgotten the past, not even recognizing her husband. Yet, he persistently tells her their memories. Finally, on their golden anniversary, a miracle happens.