The Struggle Is Real- The Choice by Nicholas Sparks

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Travis Parker has everything a man could want: a good job, loyal friends, even a waterfront home in small-town North Carolina. In full pursuit of the good life-- boating, swimming, and regular barbecues with his good-natured buddies--he holds the vague conviction that a serious relationship with a woman would only cramp his style. That is, until Gabby Holland moves in next door. Despite his attempts to be neighborly, the appealing redhead seems to have a chip on her shoulder about him . . . and the presence of her longtime boyfriend doesn't help. Despite himself, Travis can't stop trying to ingratiate himself with his new neighbor, and his persistent efforts lead them both to the doorstep of a journey that neither could have foreseen. Spanning the eventful years of young love, marriage and family, THE CHOICE ultimately confronts us with the most heartwrenching question of all: how far would you go to keep the hope of love alive?

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I have struggled to read/ finish The Choice by Nicholas Sparks for the longest time. Personally, I think the story is really slow and honestly kind of boring. This is the one Nicholas Sparks book that I just can't get into. I have made a few attempts in the past and have failed to get very far. The movie adaptation looks pretty good! I have yet to see the movie but it sparked me to want to attempt reading The Choice again!

I will be attempting to read The Choice this month. I will be posting a follow up blog post stay tuned for that!

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