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Three Weeks With My Brother
Three Weeks With My Brother
Author: Nicholas Sparks
From Booklist — Who wouldn't want to go on a trip around the world? When best-selling novelist Sparks receives a travel brochure from his alma mater, Notre Dame, he thinks, "If not now, then when?" and asks his brother to join him. They both have family obligations, but this sounds like the trip of a lifetime, and as the reader soon finds out, th...  more »
ISBN-13: 9781586216429
ISBN-10: 1586216422
Publication Date: 4/1/2004
Edition: Unabridged
Rating:
  • Currently 3.9/5 Stars.
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3.9 stars, based on 26 ratings
Publisher: Warner Adult
Book Type: Audio Cassette
Other Versions: Paperback, Hardcover, Audio CD
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Cricky avatar reviewed Three Weeks With My Brother on + 106 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 10
Out of all the books that I have read in my life, I would have to say that this was by far the most emotionally intense book that I have read. I felt so involved in the story and just knowing that this all happened, moved me to tears many times. I think this should be the first book by Nicholas Sparks that anyone reads as it gives the readers a good idea of how he came to writing the books that he had previously. Very well written and my favorite book to date of his.
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Helpful Score: 7
I had not read any of the fiction of Nicholas Sparks but I found this book to be compelling. It is the account of a trip taken by brothers --skipping around the world in three weeks, interspersed with stories of their growing up. Micah Sparks is listed as a co-author but the voice is that of Nicholas Sparks. Well worth reading.
BooksForever avatar reviewed Three Weeks With My Brother on + 37 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 6
I absolutely loved this! If you are a Nicholas Sparks fan, this will give you a great background on his family life, how he grew up, his wife, his children etc. It just makes me want to read more of his books. I thought the way he described the places he saw in Egypt were just fantastic. It really made you want to take the same trip just to see it for yourself.
reviewed Three Weeks With My Brother on + 11 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 4
Quite an in-depth look at how Nicholas Sparks lives his life, and how very much he cares for his family. Written as an interaction with his brother on a "Journey to the Lands of Sky Worshippers." I really enjoyed this book.
scrapbooklady avatar reviewed Three Weeks With My Brother on + 472 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 4
"Three Weeks with My Brother" is different from the other Sparks' books that I've read. However, it was very enlightening to learn something about an author whose work I've always enjoyed.

The thirty-something Sparks brothers, living on opposite coasts decide to embark on a three-week journey across the world. Their trip encompasses places like Machu Pichu and Easter Island, opportunities which would be a crime to pass up. When else in their lives will they ever see such mythical places?

As their trip begins, the brothers also begin to reminisce about their lives up to that point. Growing up in poverty, with unusual parents, life was nonetheless pretty good until the untimely deaths of their mother and younger sister Dana. These events caused Nicholas to bury himself in work and family, whereas Micah simply lost all faith in religion, despite his wife's urging. Nicholas took the first step toward recovering his old sense of self by embarking on the trip; now, he feels, Micah should also make an effort toward filling in his own missing pieces.
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berd avatar reviewed Three Weeks With My Brother on + 214 more book reviews
While I'm not much of a Nicholas Sparks fan, this was a very touching book. It gives a glimpse of the life he had growing up and the hardships that he and his family endured over the years. It helped me to see why many of his books seem to be somber and dreary, for the experiences in his life inspired many of his books. While it didn't morph me into a Nicholas Sparks fan necessarily, it did pull at my heartstrings a bit to find out the struggles that his family were put through. I wasn't very interested in hearing about the countries he visited so I sort of skimmed some of the specifics, but the love he has for his brother is apparent and kept me wanting to keep reading. I finished this book within just a couple of days. Parts of the book may make you realize how short life can be and cause you to cherish what time we have in this world.
colie1718 avatar reviewed Three Weeks With My Brother on + 70 more book reviews
Lovely,quick read.
reviewed Three Weeks With My Brother on
Great book to get some background information into the life of one of my favorite authors. Liked the flashbacks into their lives growing the best!
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This is my favorite Nicolas Sparks book. This book discusses is life experiences along with the trip with his brother and how the trip gave him a new perspective on life.
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Well written and thoughtful book.
desertkat avatar reviewed Three Weeks With My Brother on + 48 more book reviews
Very poignant story. Nicholas Sparks proves that he can write non-fiction as well as fiction. I found myself pulled into the story from the beginning. It brought back memories of my childhood. This one is worth keeping.
pj-s-bookcorner avatar reviewed Three Weeks With My Brother on + 885 more book reviews
I have read several of Nicholas Sparks' books and enjoyed them, although sugar-coated, I've liked them. This is a non-fiction work. I'm torn in my thoughts about it. At times, I considered not finishing it - tired of a somewhat whiny attitude (being middle child, underappreciated by parents, etc., etc.). Then there were times when i was genuinely touched by his relationship with his sister and brother. Thoroughly praises his wife, but they recently announced they are divorcing. Interesting story of his three-week around the world trip with his brother. Some interesting details on the locations they visited.
fabricmom avatar reviewed Three Weeks With My Brother on + 11 more book reviews
Loved this book. Very person look into Nicholas Sparks childhood and relationships with his family. Grab the box of tissues.
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This was the best book I have ever read from this writer.


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