A Walk To Remember

by Nicholas Spark

Set in 1950s America, love was not as complicated as it is today. At 17, Landon was a bit self centered, couldn't care less about life itself as he have all the time in the world. Not until Landon reluctantly invited Jamie Sullivan to a school's dance, after sourcing everywhere else but was turn down as every other worthy girl don't seem available. However, being a church minister's daughter, Jamie was the kind of girl Landon, being one of the popular student in school, would prefer not to be seen together as she is deem 'not cool', whatnot with her habit of carrying a leather bound Bible with her everywhere she goes and wearing old simple clothes. Surprisingly, Jamie makes Landon promise her that he will never fall for her before she agree to be his date for the dance.

Now that Landon owes Jamie one, by being a gentleman, later he reluctantly agree to join the cast of Jamie's Christmas play, "The Christmas Angel", despite knowing he will be mock by his friends. After rehearsal, it became a routine for Landon to walk Jamie home. Through this, the two grow closer and Landon starts to understand the reason behind the Bible, the various charity work Jamie is involve in, but most importantly, Jamie herself. A whole new world opens up to Landon, and he starts to fall for her, despite his previous promise to her.

Eventually, Landon finds out the reason behind Jamie's insistence that he shouldn't fall for her. Knowing that time is running out for them, Landon swears to give one last happiness to Jamie, and himself, even for a little while, by fulfilling her wish. As this short moment of a 'walk to remember' may be forever to Jamie, and a lifetime for Landon. But sometime, God have other plans.

Why you should get this book?

A simple innocent love story. A 'real' fairy tale, without prince and princess, but real normal people. The meaning of true love cannot be express better than this. Definitely will warm your heart. Nicholas Spark is a good story teller. Reading this, never once felt that the story is drifting away from the element. 

Did you know?

The book had been adapted into a movie starring Mandy Moore (Jamie) and Shane West (Landon). The movie was released in January 2002.