A Walk to Remember by Nicholas Sparks

Life has always been filled with different challenges. Sometimes, these challenges were enough to modify the way we deal with life in general. There were people who worry disappointed and depressed, devising their deceases more miser sufficient.And there were others, who despite of their hardships and challenges, manage to live them most of their lives striving to be the best person they can be.The novel, A Walk to Remember, tells the story of a seventeen year-old teenager, Landon Carter. He was bingle of the popular students, armed with charm and good looks, and adored by many. He lived his life by takeing pranks on others, bullying them and taking people for granted. He was aimless, and was contented with the kind of life his parents could provide him with. Everything changed when he met Jamie Sullivan.Jamie was the miss of a Baptist minister in Beaufort. She was the complete opposite of Landon. People practically had a nonion that Jamie was weird, for she was always qui et , holding a password wherever she went. Her father was strict, and never allowed her to mingle much with the people nigh her. Unknown to many, Jamie had cancer.The time came when Jamie and Landon had to work together in the annual Christmas play written by Jamies father, Hegbert Sullivan. At first, both were uncomfortable working together, generally because they had different views in life. Jamies life was simple, and filled with dreams she wished she could accomplish someday. Landon, on the other hand, was just contented with the kind of life that he had, and aimless in life.The two were always together, making them learn more about life. Their differences support somehow bridged the gap that was placed long before they had the chance to rally ideas. Soon after, they were in love.Landon was left in awe upon learning that Jamie was end of Leukemia. He was desolated at first, but faced the life changing mental test by fulfilling Jamies wish list. He made Jamie feel loved and special, making her happy all the time.In the end, Landon and Jamie were married in the church where Jamies deceased sustain was married. Jamie was initially on a wheel chair, for she was very weak. She stood up and walked towards the altar to meet Landon, and his father Hegbert, who was to officiate the wedding.The story of the novel was astounding. It made viewers feel that regardless of lifes challenges, iodine can still find that lucky ending. The novel also showed us that regardless of our statures in life, love will prevail. In Landon and Jamies case, both were from the opposite ends of the social strata.Landon was part of the popular kids, who compete pranks on others for fun, aimless, and cared less for their education. Jamie, on the other hand, was branded to be one of those who cared much for her academics, career driven, and timid towards others.I particular admire the part wherein Jamie told Landon not to fall in love with her. It was an awkward statement to be con dition by Jamie, wise to(p) her status in school. Landon, on the other hand, took it effortlessly, knowing that he would not fall in love with a little girl like Jamie. He was surprised in the end, knowing that he had through with(p) the things that he did not conventionly do in life. Jamie was an influential wedge in Landons sudden maturity.The story itself had a typical story strike out for a novel-the boy meets girl then falls in love, scorn the belief of others type. But the novel goes further than that. With the simple plot, the author was able to incorporate to the novel the magic and lessons in life that may be learned by teenagers. He was able to take into consideration the differences in perceptions, and how people, from all walks of life can come together for one purpose.In this case, those who employ to despise Jamie helped give her the best summer she can have in her lifetime. They made her feel that regardless of her illness, she can still fulfill her dreams. At the same time, she was able to live her life like a normal teenager, not being given the special treatment given to death patients.