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To begin with, I have to say that Nicholas Sparks is my absolute favorite author. I am usually one of the first in line to purchase his books on the day of their release. I've always wished he would release more than one novel in a one year period, and was thrilled when he began releasing twice a year. That said, after reading his memoir, I can now understand why he only publishes only once a year, and appreciate his work that much more. His family comes first, and although he loves to write and is honored by his readers' attention & devotion, he simply does not want to spend any less time with his family than he absolutely must. In order to fulfill this need, we as readers must savor the books we are given, and anxiously await his next delicious read. I was deeply touched by the relationship Nicholas has with his brother. Being the only surviving members of the Sparks family, they have a deep bond, and their admiration and love for one another is obvious in the words on the pages, and even in the smallest of photos in the book. It most certainly deserves the attention this book calls to it, and I can only imagine that some of the readers whose views are printed here must be envious of this bond, lacking the love & support of their families, which the Sparks brothers so deeply cherish. If you know anything about Nicholas Sparks and read the book's jacket, you must certainly know that this is NOT a travel book! The trip around the world only serves as a setting for the brothers to reminisce and share the stories of their childhood and the roads they led, and how the effects of these events shaped their lives & made them into the successful, respected men they have grown to be. The trip around the world was a celebration of sorts, for these two brothers who have shared the most painful experiences two brothers can share, yet carried on and persevered. The book was not written to describe the places they saw and encourage others to visit these places. The trip served as inspiration for Nicholas to share HIS STORY, demonstrating to others that you can survive life's most painful experiences with the love & support of family. If you knew anything about this book beforehand, you also know that the book was written entirely by Nicholas, and Micah was included because of his inspiration, and how Nicholas' admiration for his brother led him to share their story!! Although Nicholas did all the writing, this story is as much Micah's as it is Nicholas', and both brothers are deserving of its credit. Although the book is a memoir, Mr. Sparks remains true to his craft, and at times, you may think you are reading his next novel, and forget that these events actually happened to one family. It is because of these events, we as readers have been treated to wonderful, endearing stories of love, courage, strength and the bonds of family. We can truly appreciate the love & connection of Noah & Allie, understand why Jamie was so forgiving, strong & courageous, and see just how difficult is must have been for Denise to bring words to the lips of Kyle. The characters of Sparks' novels have been mostly inspired by members of his family. Great Job Nicholas!Read full review
'Three Weeks with My Brother' is a memoir that is moving and emotionally stirring. It's about Nicholas Sparks and his brother, Micah setting off on a three-week trip around the world, and in the process they discover truths about loss, love and hope. It is a great read and I did enjoy it. So worth the buy. Happy I did purchase it and added it to my Nicholas Sparks collection!
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When I first started reading this particular Nicholas Sparks memoir, I could not put it down. I read the book in it's entirety in one day. (Of all the books that Sparks has written such as The Notebook, Message in a Bottle, etc, I do believe that if you start with reading his memoir first you get a better glimpse at some of the personal challanges and crisis that occur in his life which is portrayed in his other Novels). Most of his books are fiction but, again, some of his books are based on his life experiences. His Memoir, written with his older Brother, Micah details their lives growing up. This book will have you laughing and crying at the same time. Nicholas and Micah decided to travel and see some of the sites of the world in 3 weeks time. During this time, they, each, discover how they survived many tragedies of their lives and how they each coped on a different level. They also are the only 2 remaining members of their immediate family. This book also shows how the Brothers regain the bond that they had as children growing up and they decide that they want to remain close to one another. One faces how he has disconnected himself from GOD and the other has allowed his busy life pace to consume him. After this trip, each man comes away a different person. I highly recommend reading this book and N. Sparks other novels. You will not be disappointed.Read full review
I bought this book for my 23 yr old daughter for Christmas. She and I have read most all of Nicholas Spark's books and I wanted to get her some reading to savor over Christmas. I chose the right book! I didn't plan on reading the book before I wrapped it and gave it to my daughter, but I opened it up and could not put it down! I finished it today and would have to say it was one of Spark's best books. Nicholas and his brother, Micah, go on a 3 week trip around the world visiting sites that are usually best read about in national geographic or the likes. Nicholas intertwines his childhood and young adult years into the story of the trip, and while I enjoyed reading about where he and his brother were visiting, I looked forward to learning more about the Sparks children and their parents as they grew up. Nicholas and Micah were typical brothers who grew up doing things that boys do for entertainment and thrills. They both watched over their younger sister, Dana, and the three children grew closer as their family survived many adverse times. I was interested to read particular life experiences that influenced Nicholas to write the books he's written. If you're familiar with his works, "The Notebook", "A Walk to Remember", and others, you'll learn about who inspired those particular stories and why. Three Weeks With My Brother was not so much of a story about touring the world for 3 weeks as it was about growing up in a family and experiencing life. It was about living and enjoying the good times and managing the hard times as a family. The book teaches all of us that through love and faith, we can survive if we are determined and committed to moving forward.Read full review
First, I love Nicholas Sparks and every book he has written. This book was the only one I haven't read. Nicholas and Micah did not disappoint me. I loved this book just as much as all his others. I laughed many times, as I found their lives to be so relatable to my own, as they grew up together. The whole flyswatter thing had me laughing so hard, I was crying...I guess my mom wasn't the only one. In other areas of this book, I cried and felt for the families during their trials and tribulations of life. I have a son who is a little like Ryan, thank you Nick for talking about it, and being strong for your son. Because it is a pain no one understands unless they are in the situation...it helps to know we're not alone. This is a great book and I REALLY enjoyed it. We are not all that different than one another. We may not all be as successful as they have been, but our own personal successes is what counts, as I feel as rich as they, my son, like Ryan, has 'come out of his shell' with lots of love and patience. Learning to let go of the people we love is so hard for us as we want to be selfish and keep them with us, I was there with my sister and my father also. God bless Nicholas and Micah!!!! Thank you for giving us such a great book, love and laugh like tomorrow will never come, and you won't have any regrets!!Read full review