"The Notebook" chapter: Winter for Two

I was going to break this chapter up because its 61 pages long, but once I started reading I could not stop.

"Winter for Two" (153-214 the end)
This chapter goes back to the old man from the beginning of the book, reading a story to a old woman we now know is his wife (Allie) who has Alzheimer's. The old man is Noah. Allie of course told Lon it was over and went back to Noah and they have been married for 49 years.
He reads there story to her every day he can in hopes of bring her memory back. Some days a miracle happens and she comes back to him. But not for long.
I had to fight off the tears during this chapter. Its such a powerful and sad love story. The kind of love they have is amazing. They have had children together and grown old together and soon there lives will end. But they have lived full and happy lives filled with love. What more could you ask for.

I really enjoyed this book. It's one I will read again one day.
THE NOTEBOOK by Nicholas Sparks

THE END
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Mrs. Marine

"The Notebook" chapters: A Letter from Yesterday

"A Letter from Yesterday" (pg. 148-152)
NO, how can Allie leave Noah like that. Who cares about Lon, how can she be so undecided. Noah kept writing to her for two and a half years without a reply from her. Which wasn't her fault, her mother kept the letters from her. She thought he never wrote at all. How sad...
Knowing that he kept writing, that he has loved her all these years. That should seal the deal. Allie belongs with Noah. She reads the last letter he wrote and he signed it "I love you, Allie".
She goes to talk to Lon and the chapter ends leaving the reader hanging, not knowing who she chooses, Lon or Noah?

Next chapters: "Winter for Two"
pages 153-214 -the end
THE NOTEBOOK by Nicholas Sparks

Mrs. Marine

"The Notebook" chapters: Courtrooms, An Unexpected Visitor, & Crossroads p. 131-147

"Courtrooms" (pg. 131-132)
Uh-O, Lon is has finally put Allie before his job and is now on his way to New Bern......
Hence the next chapter title:

"An Unexpected Visitor" (pg. 133-139)
It gets better, there are two visitors... Read the book and you will know who they are. I liked the first one, making amends for old mistakes.

"Crossroads" (pg. 140-147)
NO, Allie can not go to Lon. Noah is better. She has to realize that she will be happier with Noah. The love with Noah is passion and friendship and he's her soul mate. Yes, maybe she cares for Lon, but its not the same. Allie needs to break it off with Lon and go back to Noah. She needs to follow her heart.

Next chapters: "A Letter from Yesterday" and "Winter for Two"
pages 148-165*

*Winter for Two is the last chapter of the book which is pages 153-214 so I will break it up into about 20 pages at a time with paragraph breaks.
THE NOTEBOOK by Nicholas Sparks

Mrs. Marine

"The Notebook" chapter: Swans and Storms p. 109-130

I would love to jump into the first scene in this chapter. A lake full of swan and geese, how beautiful a picture that would be.
Then as Allie and Noah are heading back to the house it begins to downpour rain.

They change out of wet clothes and snuggle in front of a fire.
WOW, things heat up between them, the rest of the chapter is quite steamy (in other words they do it, in front of a fire, how romantic can you get). I knew they were going to get back together. Although, Allie is still engaged. Oops, what about Lon.... Hmm, I am waiting for him to show up looking for her, he knows something is up.
Allie and Noah are in love again!

Quoting Noah:
"You are the answer to every prayer I've offered. You are a song, a dream, a whisper, and I don't know how I lived without you for as long as I have. I love you, Allie, more than you can ever imagine. I always have, and I always will."

Next chapters: "Courtrooms", "An Unexpected Visitor", & "Crossroads"
pages 131-147 on Tuesday July 29th
THE NOTEBOOK by Nicholas Sparks

Mrs. Marine

"The Notebook" Chapter: Moving Water p. 98-108

This was a short chapter so I don't have too much to say.
How romantic, Allie and Noah alone in a canoe.
Quoting the book, Noah said to Allie:
"Poets often describe love as an emotion that we cant control, one that overwhelms logic and common sense. That's what is was like for me. I didn't plan on falling in love with you, and I doubt if you planned on falling in love with me. But once we met, it was clear that neither of us could control what was happening to us. We fell in love, despite our differences, and once we did something rare and beautiful was created. For me, love like that has happened only once, and that's why every minute we spent together has been seared in my memory. I'll never forget a single moment of it."

Next chapters: "Swans and Storms" pages 109-130
on Tuesday July 22th
THE NOTEBOOK by Nicholas Sparks

Mrs. Marine

"The Notebook" Chapters: Phone Calls & Kayaks and Forgotten Dreams p. 80-97

(Sorry this was late, long weekend mixed me up)

Phone Calls:
Lon has a good memory. Too bad he neglects Allie, maybe if he didn't she could have loved him as much as she loved Noah.... He is beginning to suspect something for sure. The question is, what is he going to do about it, he doesn't want to loose her. But I don't think he ever fully had her to begin with. Allie has never fully given him her heart.

Kayaks and Forgotten Dreams:
I like small towns. Sometimes I think I want to move to a small town again, but a large city has its perks too. New Bern seems so quaint and friendly. Being out on a kayak on the river at sunrise, you couldn't ask for a more beautiful scene.
Good for Allie, she is drawing again. I wonder what the second picture is of? Is it Noah? Maybe.
Allie doesn't want to talk to her fiance, that's not normal. Why didn't she call him when she got in the night before? She cant marry him.


Next chapters: "Moving Water" pages 98-108
on Tuesday July 15th
THE NOTEBOOK by Nicholas Sparks

Mrs. Marine

"The Notebook" Chapter: Reunion p. 57-79

- This is the second half of this chapter. -

Thats so terrible that Allie's mother hid all her letters from Noah. It's unfair. If Allie had gotten the letters she probably would be married to Noah right now and not ingaged to Lon...

Well my question about the painting was answered. Allie didnt notice it when she walked through the house.

These two are going to drive me nuts. When are they going to confess to eachother that they are both still in love with one another. Just kiss already.... There eyes lock and they share a "moment" which is interupted by the kitchen timer.
Allie can be herself with Noah, she can tell him anything. They were friends and lovers. Thats the way a relationship should be. She doesnt have that with Lon.

I enjoy a good love story! Its been a while since I have read one.

Next chapters: "Phone Calls" & "Kayaks and Forgotten Dreams" pages 80-97
on Tuesday July 8th
THE NOTEBOOK by Nicholas Sparks

Mrs. Marine

"The Notebook" Chapter: Reunion p. 37-56

- This chapter is 42 pages long so I broke it in half. At the bottom of page 56 is a gap in the paragraphs so its a good stopping point. -

How sweet, Noah and Allie lock eyes and neither knows what to say, so unsure around each other.
They are going to drive me nuts. It's obvious they want to be together, otherwise why is she there. She didn't need to tell him she's getting married, especially in person. She just wanted to see him to see if the spark is still there. She is unsure about her engagement. She still loves Noah. He was her first love and he is still in her heart. They both keep staring at each other when the other isn't looking (does that make since?).

Noah thinks of a painting Allie had given him that "hung above the fireplace". Is it still there? If so why didn't Allie notice it when she wandered through the house? Maybe she will see it later.

I am really enjoying this book.

Next pages 57-79 the second half of chapter "Reunion" on Tuesday July 1st.
THE NOTEBOOK by Nicholas Sparks

Mrs. Marine

"The Notebook" Chapters: Miracles & Ghosts

Miracles:
Its a short chapter, basically an introduction. But it leaves you with many questions and eager to read more. We are introduced to an old man with a worn notebook and a woman who's crying, but we don't know why? I like how descriptive things are. The nurses seem to pity him.

Ghosts:
I would love a house with a wraparound porch, I want to sit there in the rocking chair and watch the sunset.
Young love, first love, Allie, socialite city girl meets Noah, rugged small town boy.
The ending of this chapter makes me want to keep reading. Everything leads up the the last paragraph that grabs you.
How sweet, one whirlwind summer together that they never forget. How many years later? They finally meet again. Its a story about fate, love, romance! Such a good chapter. Once again, I love how descriptive everything is, the writer really paints a picture for you.
I can totally relate to Allie, fixin herself up to go see him. The nervousness and excitement. The inner turmoil of weather she should be there or not.
I cant wait to read more.

Next chapter "Reunion" on Tuesday 24Th.
THE NOTEBOOK by Nicholas Sparks

Mrs. Marine

First book discussion post on the 17th:

The first book will be THE NOTEBOOK by Nicholas Sparks
On Tuesday June 17th I will post my thoughts on the first two chapters (36 pages). I am doing two at once because the first chapter is only 5 pages long, its like an introduction.
Anyone who wants to participate is welcome to comment on my post.

Go get the book and read!
Every Tuesday thereafter I will write a post about the chapter of the week. You can comment whenever you like throughout the week. If you become a frequent commenter I can set you up to write your own posts each week.

Remember if you read ahead please don't spoil anything for the rest of us.
When we finish this book we will choose another one.

Read: The Notebook - Chapters: Miracles & Ghosts (36 pages)

Mrs. Marine