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The Last Song [Hardcover]

Nicholas Sparks
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Book Description

September 8, 2009
#1 bestselling author Nicholas Sparks's new novel is at once a compelling family drama and a heartrending tale of young love.
Seventeen year old Veronica "Ronnie" Miller's life was turned upside-down when her parents divorced and her father moved from New York City to Wilmington, North Carolina. Three years later, she remains angry and alientated from her parents, especially her father...until her mother decides it would be in everyone's best interest if she spent the summer in Wilmington with him. Ronnie's father, a former concert pianist and teacher, is living a quiet life in the beach town, immersed in creating a work of art that will become the centerpiece of a local church.
The tale that unfolds is an unforgettable story of love on many levels--first love, love between parents and children -- that demonstrates, as only a Nicholas Sparks novel can, the many ways that love can break our hearts...and heal them.


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Seventeen year old Veronica "Ronnie" Miller's life was turned upside-down when her parents divorced and her father moved from New York City to Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina. Three years later, she remains angry and alientated from her parents, especially her father...until her mother decides it would be in everyone's best interest if she spent the summer in Wilmington with him. Ronnie's father, a former concert pianist and teacher, is living a quiet life in the beach town, immersed in creating a work of art that will become the centerpiece of a local church. The tale that unfolds is an unforgettable story of love on many levels--first love, love between parents and children -- that demonstrates, as only a Nicholas Sparks novel can, the many ways that love can break our hearts...and heal them.

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About the Author

Nicholas Sparks is the author of 14 books. He lives in North Carolina with his wife and children. You can visit the author's web site at www. nicholassparks.com.

Product Details

  • Hardcover: 400 pages
  • Publisher: Grand Central Publishing; 1 edition (September 8, 2009)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0446547565
  • ISBN-13: 978-0446547567
  • Product Dimensions: 5.8 x 1.2 x 8.5 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
  • Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (660 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #133,569 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Nicholas Sparks is one of the world's most beloved storytellers. All of his books have been New York Times bestsellers, with nearly 80 million copies in print worldwide, in over 45 languages, including over 50 million copies in the United States alone, and his popularity continues to soar.

Sparks wrote one of his best-known stories, The Notebook, over a period of six months at age 28. It was published in 1996 by Warner Books. He followed with the novels Message in a Bottle (1998), A Walk to Remember (1999), The Rescue (2000), A Bend in the Road (2001), Nights in Rodanthe (2002), The Guardian (2003), The Wedding (2003), True Believer (2005) and its sequel, At First Sight (2005), Dear John (2006), The Choice (2007), The Lucky One (2008), The Last Song (2009), Safe Haven (2010) and The Best of Me (2011), as well as the 2004 non-fiction memoir Three Weeks With My Brother, co-written with his brother Micah.

Safe Haven is scheduled for release on February 14, 2013, and marks Sparks's eighth film adaptation, following The Lucky One, Message in a Bottle, A Walk to Remember, The Notebook, Nights in Rodanthe, Dear John and The Last Song, which thus far have a cumulative worldwide gross of nearly three-quarters of a billion dollars.

Sparks lives in North Carolina with his family. He contributes to a variety of local and national charities, and is a major contributor to the Creative Writing Program (MFA) at the University of Notre Dame, where he provides scholarships, internships, and a fellowship annually. Along with his wife, he founded The Epiphany School in New Bern, North Carolina. As a former full scholarship athlete (he still holds a track and field record at the University of Notre Dame) he also spent four years coaching track and field athletes at the local public high school. In 2009, the team he coached at New Bern High School set a World Junior Indoor Record in the 4 x400 meter, in New York. The record still stands.

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Be prepared to read this book from beginning to end when you start. Penny Red  |  98 reviewers made a similar statement
This is a story about a sacrificing love, faith, and forgiveness. MsJD2u  |  102 reviewers made a similar statement
I loved the character development in the story. Sewinggirl  |  53 reviewers made a similar statement
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381 of 392 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Love comes in different forms September 9, 2009
Format:Hardcover
When I began reading The Last Song, my first thought was this is the perfect book to read to finish out the summer. I thought it would be light, but an enjoyable read. To my delight, it became so much more as I read more of Ronnie's story.

Ronnie and her brother Jonah are sent to North Carolina to spend the summer with their estranged father. Their father left his prestigious position at Julliard to pursue his dream of being a concert pianist. His time away put a strain on his family and eventually ended his marriage. He now calls Wrightville Beach, NC home.

Ronnie never forgave her father for ruining their family. In fact, she hasn't spoken to him in three years. She's livid that her mother is forcing her to do this. As soon as she sets foot in her father's house, she's determined to plan her return back to New York. As soon as she enters her father's house, she puts distance between them by spending her first night away from his home. It's on this night that she first meets Will followed by Blaze. It's this night that will change her summer.

The Last Song is told in four differing points of view: Ronnie, Steve, Will and Marcus. Through each perspective, Mr. Sparks reveals more of the story and at times flashing back to the past to provide more history. Each character has something to add to the events of that summer and reading it in his or her own voice adds to the realness of the story.

Early on I had a hint of how the novel would end. As I realized my assumption was right, it didn't prepare me for the emotions I felt as I continued to read. The Last Song isn't only about love. It's also about learning how to forgive yourself for your past mistakes so you can move forward.
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50 of 51 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars A Touching Story September 12, 2009
By Dave
Format:Hardcover
I shudder to think what writing this review is going to do to my Amazon recommendations. But I enjoyed this book so much I just had to review it regardless. Admitedly I haven't read much of Nicholas Sparks' stuff in recent years but with a recent move to the same town that he calls home I felt obligated as a good neighbor to run out and buy his book when it came it out. Okay not really - I am really a sucker for good romance and I loved "The Notebook" and "A Walk to Remember" among a few of his other earlier works and with all the local hubub around his latest release I figured I would check his latest book out.

I must say that when I first started reading this book I wasn't sure if I was going to like it. I'm 40 years old now and happily married with three great kids - so a summer romance between teenagers just wasn't up my alley. As I read it though, "The Last Song" slowly began to grab a hold of me. What Sparks has a knack for is creating absolutely great and likable characters. You really get to see how an immature girl grows into a beautiful young woman in this story. I just loved the character development and it is what truly had me enamored throughout the whole story. True - it is a summer romance - but as you get into the book you quickly learn that there is much more to it. There is also a spiritual element to this story that is really touching. Though not preachy - the story is convicting - if that makes any sense. This is definately one of my favorites by Nicholas Sparks and one I'll likely read again.

I know that teenagers will love this book - but I really think this book is just as much for the young at heart as well. "The Last Song" greatly exceeded my expectations.
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110 of 119 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Read the book before the movie. September 10, 2009
Format:Hardcover
Veronica "Ronnie" Miller is being forced to spend a summer in Wilmington, North Carolina with the father that walked out on her family. She detests him, and wants absolutly nothing to do with him. It's been 3 years since she has last spoken to him, and she doesn't plan on doing so now. It's out of her hands though, because her mother has made the decision to send both Ronnie and her younger brother Jonah to visit with him, and now Ronnie has to deal with it.

Ronnie usually spends her time hanging out at the clubs of New York City, and when she's forced to a town where the only fun you can have is fishing and surfing, she's bummed. She doesn't fit in with the people around here, and knows this will be the worst summer of her life. On the brighter side, she's met Blaze, a misfit just like her, but will their friendship last throughout a summer filled with drama, violence, and grief?

It's been a long time since I've picked up one of Nicholas Sparks' novels, and I'm kicking myself for it. This novel has to be one of the best that I have read this entire year. It was not only filled with a heart wrenching story of father and daughter, but a love story that will have you sighing with pleasure. I honestly had a hard time putting this book down, and am actually quite sad that I even had to finish it! This was one of those books that I wish would just go on forever, so that I could continue to read the story of Ronnie.

I cried multiple times during this novel, for reasons that you will understand when you pick up this novel. Ronnie's character is driven by her emotions, and you can feel each and every one of those emotions emanating from the pages. I personally felt for her each and every step of the way.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars I love it
It was really a tear-jerker. As well as the film :) Lots of romance and....sad ending..... but life is as it is :)
Published 6 hours ago by Darius
5.0 out of 5 stars The Last Song
I have read most of Nicholas Sparks books and plan to read every one he has available. The Last Song was very touching and inspiring and I enjoyed it so very much. Read more
Published 16 hours ago by joyce b ayers
3.0 out of 5 stars Great reading!!
With Nicholas Sparks you can count on two things, great writing and loads of drama! His books are an emotional roller-coaster that rarely end with a happy ever after! Read more
Published 17 hours ago by K.
5.0 out of 5 stars as all of his books. a wonderful read!
My daughter and my granddaughter as I know they will love it as much as I have enjoyed reading it.
Published 6 days ago by dot
4.0 out of 5 stars Better than the movie
After seeing the movie, I decided to pick up this book for some light reading near the end of my second semester of university. Needless to say, I bawled. Read more
Published 8 days ago by ARRogers
5.0 out of 5 stars Thr last song
One of favite books. The plot was amazing and overall it was a really desciptive book. I love this book.
Published 8 days ago by Sarah
5.0 out of 5 stars Great story with fun, heartbreak, and love on multiple levels.
Once I started reading, I had a hard time putting it down. I loved the many life lessons found throughout the book. A great read!
Published 11 days ago by Brian Gagliardi
5.0 out of 5 stars definitely recommended
the book was way better than the movie and it was a Nicholas Sparks classic I would definitely read it more than once
Published 11 days ago by Kaitlin Young
4.0 out of 5 stars THE LAST SONG
I THOUGHT IT STARTED OUT "STRANGE"; WASN'T EVEN SURE THAT SPARKS WROTE IT!! BUT, AFTER GETTING INTO IT, IT WAS A MOVING STORY... WOULD BE GOOD FOR TEENAGERS TO READ.....
Published 12 days ago by Freddie Masencup
5.0 out of 5 stars Loved it!!!;)
This book is very inspiring to me:) it made me cry that's how much I love this book;) defiantly buy it;)
Published 12 days ago by cuppycake 91210
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Try "The Help" if you want something that feels Southern--everything about it is true South. It's the "Gone with the Wind" of the 21st Century.
Nov 11, 2009 by Annie B |  See all 30 posts
The Last Song - such a tearjerker!!! **POSS. SPOILERS**
But I think that shows Ronnie's growth. We all are self-centered as teens. I would have felt robbed if she would have "miraculously" understood everything. The story was absolutely amazing. I cried for such a long time.
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I really enjoyed The Last Song I read in a day I couldn't put it down! I can't wait until his new one comes out, I read everyone of his books!
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