The Notebook

About “The Notebook”

A man with a faded, well-worn notebook open in his lap. A woman experiencing a morning ritual she doesn't understand. Until he begins to read to her. The story is about the enduring power of love. The Notebook is set in coastal North Carolina in 1946. It follows Noah Calhoun, a man returning home from World War II. He is restoring a plantation and haunted by memories of a girl he loved. She returns to his town, but she is engaged to another man. Allie Nelson, the girl, feels her old passion for Noah has not faded. Obstacles from their past remain, and their worlds are different. The story of Noah and Allie becomes something different with higher stakes. It is a moving portrait of love. The novel shows the tender moments and changes that affect people. It presents a unique insight into love. The story begins with a man saying he is common but has loved deeply. The Notebook is a poignant love story. It is written by Nicholas Sparks.