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The Longest Ride

By: Nicholas Sparks
Narrated by: Ron McLarty, January LaVoy
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Ira Levinson is in trouble. At 91 years old, in poor health, and alone in the world, he finds himself stranded on an isolated embankment after a car crash. Suffering multiple injuries, he struggles to retain consciousness until a blurry image materializes and comes into focus beside him: His beloved wife, Ruth, who passed away nine years ago.

Urging him to hang on, she forces him to remain alert by recounting the stories of their lifetime together - how they met, the precious paintings they collected together, the dark days of WWII and its effect on them and their families. Ira knows that Ruth can't possibly be in the car with him, but he clings to her words and his memories, reliving the sorrows and everyday joys that defined their marriage.

A few miles away, at a local rodeo, a Wake Forest College senior's life is about to change. Recovering from a recent break-up, Sophia Danko meets a young cowboy named Luke, who bears little resemblance to the privileged frat boys she has encountered at school. Through Luke, Sophia is introduced to a world in which the stakes of survival and success, ruin and reward - even life and death - loom large in everyday life. As she and Luke fall in love, Sophia finds herself imagining a future far removed from her plans - a future that Luke has the power to rewrite...if the secret he's keeping doesn't destroy it first.

Ira and Ruth. Sophia and Luke. Two couples who have little in common, and who are separated by years and experience. Yet their lives will converge with unexpected poignancy, reminding us all that even the most difficult decisions can yield extraordinary journeys: beyond despair, beyond death, to the farthest reaches of the human heart.

©2013 Nicholas Sparks (P)2013 Hachette
20th Century Contemporary Contemporary Romance Family Life Fiction Genre Fiction Historical Historical Fiction Literary Fiction Romance Small Town & Rural Southern United States Women's Fiction World Literature Marriage Heartfelt Cowboy
Wonderful Love Story • Riveting Storytelling • Genuine Love • Emotional Depth • Meaningful Narrative • Excellent Writing
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Such a great book! I love this story and the deep meaning reflected behind it

One of my favorites

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I understand that I am an empathetic person but I cried more then once! I just love the story and how it all falls into place

my favorite of the Nicholas sparks books

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It is another Nicholas Sparks great books. I could figure out what was going to happen pretty much but still had some surprises and turns. I enjoyed the introduction and growth of the characters. It’s worth a read or listen.

Entertaining

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I love the book but with the audiobook it was skipping paragraphs and I was so confused and lost so that took a lot of time for me to read it because I keep on losing my place.

like but what?

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I loved it. I'M GOING TO READ THIS AGAIN AFTER I WATCH THE MOVIE. !

really good book

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i couldnt imagine the book going anywhere with it all and every time it got exciting it just kept getting better. definitely worth the read!

Theres always more!!

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Loved it, I was a little lost there for awhile But I saw the chain of events. Made me want Terry live in the 40s where true romance flourished.

Loved the longest ride

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I loved this book. Sparks did it again. Made me cry numerous times must read!! You won't be sad ok

Great Read!!

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It was well written. However I felt it started off slow and jumped back and forth too much

Excellent book

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Awesome story line loved the twist sparks always grabs your heart and holds it tight love the one just beautiful

makes u see good things do come to those who wait

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