Romantic works that touch the heart are worth reading. They make you look at your own relationships (or future relationships). Nicholas Sparks is the best popular romance writer out there. He has been quite prolific over the years by writing several books, including “The Last Song”, “Dear John”, “Nights in Rodanthe”, etc. Two of my favorite works of his are: “The Notebook” and “A Walk to Remember.” These books are well written and have translated well to the movie screen. They are really inspiring and memorable.

If you enjoyed reading “The Notebook”, you should enjoy reading “A Walk to Remember”. Normally, I read the book first before seeing the movie. But, I didn’t do that with this book. Initially, I thought (and even assumed) that the film would go down the familiar path of most teen dramas, but that was not the case. The movie took the right path and made the characters likable and the story sweet. Also, it was good to see the transformation of both characters for the better, especially Landon Carter’s character. He was able to improve his life thanks to the unlikely relationship with the minister’s daughter.

Not everyone likes romantic plays or books. If that’s the case, then this book is not for you. It is difficult to imagine that there is someone (for example, a reader) who does not have a romantic bone in her body.

There’s something about stories where transformation takes place, especially when it’s for the better. Stories like “The Christmas Carol” and “A Walk to Remember” have transformations that make the characters better people. Any relationship, especially with your spouse or partner, will make or break your life. In this story, it makes them better. There is a synergy and energy that encapsulates the reader to reflect on their own life. Do they want to get better because of a new found love or a rediscovered love? Do you want to improve the other person’s life? Those questions occurred to me while reading and even watching the movie “A Walk to Remember.”

Love changes everything. Loyalty is the bond that makes your lover enduring and endearing. These two qualities make the book good and worth reading. He made this book a hidden treasure to dig up and read from time to time.