Five day romance fest hosted by Parajunkee!
Most romantic books you've ever read
The Notebook by Nicholas Sparks
The Notebook by Nicholas Sparks
I cried my eyes out! I'm not a huge fan of Nicholas Sparks because I'm not a big fan of sappy stories. This is the only book by him I can stomach. I really loved it. Noah reading the notebook every morning to Allie though it may have seemed pointless to someone who doesn't understand. Gah! Gets me here *taps chest* every time.
On a serious note, it reminds me of the way my dad took care of my mom when she was very ill with brain cancer. The times he took her out to breakfast after dropping off me and my sister at school. The disciplinary notices he received at work because he had to take time off to take her to her doctor's appointments, radiation treatments, and then later, chemo. Setting up a hospital bed in our living room when she could no longer get in and out of their bed. The way he loved her though her hair had been shaved off for the brain surgery. He loved her through the cancer.
Though my dad, my sister, and I were reaching our emotional breaking point, our dad kept mom at home even after she slipped into a coma. Her wish was to die at home, and he made that happen for her. They were high school sweethearts, and he has never remarried even after almost twenty years since she died.
Everything that he did to take care of not only her but me and my sister as well...THAT is love. That's the most romantic kind of love I can think of.
What's your pick?
