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| The Choice | 
 enlarge | Author: Nicholas Sparks
Publisher: Grand Central Publishing
Category: Book
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Avg. Customer Rating:  (191 reviews)
Sales Rank: 3047
Languages: English (Original Language), English (Unknown), English (Published)
Media: Hardcover
Edition: 1
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 288
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.5
Dimensions (in): 8.3 x 5.5 x 1.1
ISBN: 0446579920
Dewey Decimal Number: 813.54
EAN: 9780446579926
ASIN: 0446579920
Publication Date: September 24, 2007
Release Date: September 24, 2007
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Product Description
#1 New York Times bestseller Nicholas Sparks turns his unrivaled talents to a new tale about love found and lost, and the choices we hope we'll never have to make.
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 heartwrenching question of all: how far would you go to keep the hope of love alive?
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2 Choices October 8, 2008
Nicholas Sparks writes a moving love story between Gabby Holland, an attractive young Physican's Assistant and Travis Parker, a handsome local Vet in a small town in North Carolina. Gabby moved to the small town to be with her boyfriend and soon-to-be finance. However, as things progress, Gabby notices that Kevin is hesitant about commitment and the initial spark begins to wain. It all becomes clear to Gabby when she meets her neighbor Travis. Through a series of fun-filled weekend activities, they become involved and Gabby is faced with a choice. During the second half of the book, which is not nearly as exciting as the first, Travis is also faced with a difficult choice. In both cases, they choose the best choice!
What a choice! October 4, 2008
Several people had warned me. "Oh, you're reading a Nicholas Sparks book," they had asked. "You're going to cry." It seemed the unanimous assumption to his books.
Obviously, like many people, I had enjoyed the movie of "The Notebook" and heard numerous life-altering stories about the novel. Never feeling compelled to read the source of that adaptation, I picked up another of Nicholas Sparks' novels ("The Choice" being currently up on the NY Times Bestseller list). It also helped that most of the people I'd spoken with about this novel had yet to read it. The back of the paperback indicated a fresh new story, full of romance and intrigue. A neighbor's encounter leads to the possibility of love.
How blind I truly was by it all. This book is startlingly funny and gets you right in the places of your heart that need it most. I could barely put it down and found myself bonding with the characters despite the minute exposition and short storyline. I felt I knew Travis and his sister Stephanie and could completely empathize with how neurotic and crazy Gabby was. I loved these characters so much, I didn't understand why time had to jump 10 years later for the second part of the book.
I won't spoil it all, but will say that "The Choice" is an expansive and gripping novel of love at all costs. It teaches you to conquer your fears and let go of what "may happen" for the honest experience of what is happening.
This was my first Nicholas Sparks book and I will eventually read them all. I now just have to wipe the tears from my eyes to get to the bookstore! This was such an amazing read!
 The Reality in Making Choices September 30, 2008
Sparks is at the top of his game in "The Choice" as he brings down to earth, in a credible life drama, the reality and consequences that face all of us who find ourselves in the position of having to make life altering decisions, not only for ourselves, but also having been entrusted to do so for another. What I most appreciate about Sparks writing, both here in The Choice and in his other books is his high regard for moral integrity.
One of the toughest choices anyone can face September 29, 2008
Another great Sparks novel. The relationship between the bachelor, Travis, and the girl next door (yes, his neighbor), Gabby, moves along rather quickly. They spend time together and immediately click. The chemistry is evident from the start and both are just people waiting to meet the right person. The choice to be together was the one with least hurdles. The only hurdle was Gabby's existing boyfriend.
The Choice is about a life changing decision Travis faces. Travis is faced with a choice - he battles between what he knows Gabby wants and what he feels is a selfish choice. The struggles he faces are evident and Sparks does an excellent job of developing this portion of the story. The second portion of the book draws the reader in to experience the situation Travis is going thru to understand his conflict in reaching his decision.
I can't say anything more without revealing the story but this is another great Sparks novel. I would have liked to see a little more from Gabby's character (the reason for the 4 stars), but the way I see it, the story is about Travis.
Another good one! September 29, 2008
Another "can't put down" from Nicholas Sparks... If you like Nicholas Sparks' other books, then this will not dissapoint. Quick, easy, enjoyable read!
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