The Wish Hardcover – September 28, 2021

Once the story started to unfold, it was impossible to stop reading. The most real human emotions expressed and captured.Amazing reading. Highly recommended for reading.

The Wish, Nicholas Sparks, 01/26/23Nicholas Sparks is one of my absolute favorite authors. He always delivers, with each book better than the last. The Wish was thought-provoking and pulled on my heart strings. From the beginning, I felt like I was right there with each character, feeling their emotions and rooting for their happiness and successes.Like Jodi Picoult, Sparks addresses societal concerns of the day. In this complex novel, he addresses teen pregnancy, coming of age, first loves, wartime heartache, as well as death and dying. In his way, he is educating us and encouraging us to become part of the answers in the world around us.It’s 1996. Maggie was a fifteen-year-old pregnant teenager. Her parents were old school Catholics and were of the mind to send her away to deal with the pregnancy. She was sent to live with an aunt she barely knew in an isolated location in North Carolina. An adoption was arranged, and since Maggie was Catholic, abortion was not an option. To avoid any socially related stigma, Maggie was to remain in isolation until “it was taken care of.” Maggie was depressed as she no longer had contact with her friends or family. She also felt unloved by her parents.Maggie’s depression lifted after meeting Bryce Trickett, one of the few teenagers on the island. As she was to be home-schooled, Bryce became her tutor. Bryce also introduced Maggie to photography. She was a natural and this new love would become the building block to her future.As Bryce and Maggie spent time together, they fell deeply in love. She felt safe with Bryce as he had proven to be a handsome, gentle, compassionate, non-judgmental young man. He was well-read and on his way to West Point in the fall. Could they realistically share a life together? Accepting the possible roadblocks, they made a vow to return on Maggie’s 24th birthday to the beach where they first met. They also promised to send yearly Christmas cards to one another.2019. Maggie has become a well-known photographer. She traveled the world to capture pictures of the most diverse and beautiful wonders that nature had to offer. Additionally, she opened a gallery with another artist in New York. The gallery was wildly successful, attracting artesian collectors from all over the world.This year, Maggie had to slow down due to a life-threatening illness. She relied heavily on her staff in her absences, especially a new young man that she had recently hired. Mark quickly became a very good friend, and they spent the Christmas holiday together. At Mark’s insistence, Maggie shared her memories of Ocracoke, the place that taught her how to love and find her dream.The characters were so well defined that they become part of your heart. The reason that Nicholas Sparks books continually get made into movies is because they appeal to everyone as real and compelling stories. I have read every one of his books, at least once. I enjoyed reading “The Wish,” and look forward to his next novel. I wholeheartedly recommend his books to anyone who likes to read a relatable story that touches the heart while also taking you on a journey to explore the social issues around you. Put together, his books can change the way look at the world and how you treat those around you.This is a voluntary review, and all comments and opinions are entirely my own.

I am not good with words but Nicholas Sparks most definitely is. This book for me was heartwarming, funny, heartbreaking and truly beautiful! I highly recommend it!

Would recommend this book to anyone who has enjoyed any of Sparks books. Liked this was written in a different way so keeps the mystery till the end.

I love books by this author. Another great one to read.

The story pulled me in like a magnet—so interesting I hated to put it down. A sweet story of hard choices and love.

Nicholas Sparks always comes through with an interesting page turner. I have been reading at night when I lay down to bed. Lately I have been reading The Wish and last night I could not put it down till the wee hours of the morning. It’s a very good read.

As always, Nicholas Sparks delivers a wonderful story. The characters seem so real you want to keep reading to know them better. Sometimes I don’t like flashback stories, but this was the perfect way to tell this story. However, there were a few too many hints along the way so the endings weren’t too much of a surprise.

Nunca falla! Este autor es excelente! No me gustó el final jajaja pero es maravilloso. Logra capturarte y nunca adivinarás el final. Me encantó!

I've always loved Nicholas spark movies, but this is the first book I've actually read of his. Wow... what an amazing read. All I can say is I loved it!

Der Autor nimmt mich mit ins Geschehen des Buches. Wie ein guter Freund.

This book was very emotional, very real and it just felt like you really related and got to know the characters on a deep level. I adored the way the author decided to tell the story, a back and forth in time (present and past). it just made it so much fun to read. A definite recommend !!

I picked this as my Christmas 2023 read and have been truly transported to Maggie’s world, her hopes and fear as a 16 year old and as a terminally ill woman in her 30s. Although I predicted the ending from the beginning there was a surprise along the way. Very emotive. One piece of advice - don’t read the ending in public as it was difficult to contain the sobs.