Friday, August 5, 2011

Follow My Book Blog Friday (6)



This is a meme hosted every Friday by Parajunkee, where book bloggers answer a question each week and check out how others answered it. It's a cool way for bloggers and viewers to connect and learn more about each other!

Question: Talk about the book that most changed or influenced your life (was it a book that turned you from an average reader to avid reader, did it held you deal with a particular difficult situation, does it bring you comfort every time you read it?). 

Answer: 

A book that changed me was A Walk to Remember. You know why? Because it was the very first book that I've ever cried about because the story was so sad. Even though I had already seen the movie before I read it, I still cried because there was just so much emotion in the book! To this day I still only cry when I read a Nicholas Sparks book. His books are just so sad! I don't cry about books or movies easily, but I can't help but get so emotional when I read his books! And even if I read the book first and then see the movie, I will cry my eyes out in both. Nicholas Sparks is really the only one who can make me cry. Well, him and the dogs from 8 Below. But that's it! So I'd say he kinda changed my life :) 



Posted by Jessica (Peace Love Books) at 9:53 AM

57 comments:

  1. Gwenyth LoveAugust 5, 2011 at 10:07 AM

    I don't think I have read that book or seen that movie. I might have to rectify that!

    Thanks for stopping by my blog. Following you back!

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  2. AmeliaAugust 5, 2011 at 10:19 AM

    I have never actually cried over a book before. I've gotten teary-eyed, but that's the farthest I've gone. Maybe I should read a Nicholas Sparks book...:P

    -Amelia
    My FF

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  3. Beth D.August 5, 2011 at 10:21 AM

    I have seen the movie. I don't read Sparks, not for lack of trying. I never seem to be able to make it through a whole book. I know, blasphemy.

    Happy Friday!

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  4. UnknownAugust 5, 2011 at 10:27 AM

    I've seen the movie and read the book. Both were good, but the book was better.
    Cana (new follower)
    http://placeofreeds.blogspot.com/

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  5. AmyAugust 5, 2011 at 10:40 AM

    Hi there, new follower here, returning the follow! Love your blog!

    That book made me cry too, it's so sad, but still very good. Nice pick!

    Have a great weekend! :)

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  6. Shaunna @ Shaunna ReadsAugust 5, 2011 at 11:02 AM

    I still haven't read this! I'll really need to pick it up at some point, there's nothing like a book that's so good it can make you cry!

    Happy Friday!
    Shaunna
    Scarlet Letters

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  7. SophiaAugust 5, 2011 at 11:05 AM

    Is that the one with Keanu Reeves? If so, I loved the film, but haven't yet read the book. I've gone off Nicholas Sparks a bit lately but maybe this is one I would enjoy. Love the blog - I'm following :-)

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  8. Amanda WellingAugust 5, 2011 at 11:08 AM

    New follower :) I love A Walk to Remember! All of Nicolas Spark's books are wonderful!

    Amanda
    Hippies, Beauty, and Books. Oh My!

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  9. Lucy (The Secret Life of Books)August 5, 2011 at 11:14 AM

    I've only seen the movie, but I don't think I could handle the book. It is such a sad story! And don't even get me started on the Note Book. My heart breaks every time I think about it!!

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  10. TrishAugust 5, 2011 at 11:24 AM

    I've never read a N. Sparks books. Just saw the Notebook which is BY FAR my favorite movie. I think oneday if I'm in need of a cry-fest I'll pick up one of his novels!

    Trish @ Tales From...

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  11. Annette MillsAugust 5, 2011 at 11:28 AM

    The Notebook is one of my notable books too. I swear I started crying on about page 5, and didn't stop until the end. Then I read Message In A Bottle -- I'm not sure I've read Sparks since then! I just can't take it!

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  12. SarahAugust 5, 2011 at 11:42 AM

    That's awesome. I'm not a big crier during books, so the few that I do cry during I know are something special. :]

    Thanks for stopping by my friday memes and following my blog! I'm following your blog now as well! :)

    ♥ Sarah

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  13. Book Crook LizaAugust 5, 2011 at 12:55 PM

    Thanks for stopping by my blog! I'm now a follower!

    I only pick up a Sparks if I'm in the mood to really bawl my eyes out! I read A Walk to Remember after seeing the film and I cried as well. I really liked Nights in Rodanthe!

    He's amazing at writing tearjerkers!

    http://bookcrookliza.blogspot.com

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  14. UnknownAugust 5, 2011 at 1:12 PM

    Aw I didn't read the book, but I've watched the movie :)
    Amy's Follow Friday

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  15. IngaSilbergAugust 5, 2011 at 1:21 PM

    Thanks for coming by my blog!
    I have only read one Nicholas sparks book and it was Notebook. I enjoyed it a lot.

    I am a new follower, too.

    inga from http://www.ingasilbergbooks.com/

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  16. Amber at The Musings of ALMYBNENRAugust 5, 2011 at 2:05 PM

    I've read a lot of Nicholas Sparks books, but I have never read that one. I should really do that!

    Thanks for stopping by and following me! I'm now following you as well. :)

    Have a great weekend!

    Amber
    The Musings of ALMYBNENR

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  17. Amber at The Musings of ALMYBNENRAugust 5, 2011 at 2:09 PM

    Do you have Twitter?

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  18. LunaMothAugust 5, 2011 at 2:48 PM

    I love books that can make you cry, it always sticks with you.

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  19. Michelle @ In Libris VeritasAugust 5, 2011 at 2:58 PM

    Thanks for visiting my blog (Inlibrisveritas)!
    I don't think I've ever read any Nicholas Sparks books, so I think I'll have to check this out the next time I go to the book store.

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  20. AngelaAugust 5, 2011 at 2:58 PM

    Oh gosh! I don't think I could handle that book, the movie made me bawl! Thanks for stopping by my FF!

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  21. UnknownAugust 5, 2011 at 3:04 PM

    Never read the book, but I totally remember the movie!! Everyone was crying in the theater, so sad :(

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  22. Cassandra @ Book & Movie Dimension a BlogAugust 5, 2011 at 3:09 PM

    Hey Jessica happy you stopped at my blog. I know Nicholas Sparks is the best! Ok, only read one book--The Last Song but liked a lot. Saw the movie of A Walk to remember --I just love Shane West and Mandy Moore!
    Thanks for the share.

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  23. Melissa @ Mel's Books and InfoAugust 5, 2011 at 3:13 PM

    Great pick for your book! Thank you for stopping by and saying hi! I am a new follower!

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  24. Jessica @ a GREAT readAugust 5, 2011 at 3:21 PM

    Great pick! I read this one as well after I started my paranormal kick! Since back then paranormals weren't as popular and easily accessed!

    Here's my Friday Hops

    Have a GREAT weekend!

    Old Follower :)

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  25. Jaedia @ The Dragon ChronicleAugust 5, 2011 at 3:28 PM

    Oh god, Nicholas Sparks wrote that? No wonder!! I haven't actually read anything by him but I've seen The Notebook and it made me a little terrified of him. Too many tears!

    Thanks for stopping by.

    Once Upon A Time

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  26. JessicaAugust 5, 2011 at 3:50 PM

    I haven't read the book yet, but I cry every time I watch that movie & The Last Song (which I've seen like 30 times because I love it so much), I have to read more Nicolas Sparks soon, I have a few on my shelf.

    Thanks for stopping by my blog earlier!
    Jess @ The Midnight Bookworm

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  27. SJAugust 5, 2011 at 3:51 PM

    I haven't read or seen those movies. But then I don't like sad things either. Thanks for stopping by.

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  28. LunaMothAugust 5, 2011 at 4:32 PM

    its so nice when a book can make you cry, it always sticks with you.

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  29. UnknownAugust 5, 2011 at 5:26 PM

    I know a lot of people who love Nicholas Sparks but I just have a hard time getting into them. But my sister loves them and I know he can have a lot of impact on people's lives. Thanks for stopping my by blog! Happy Friday :)

    Crystal @ Elegantly Bound Books

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  30. Buzzed SweetnessAugust 5, 2011 at 5:27 PM

    It's sad but I've never read a single Nicholas Sparks book.

    Thanks for stopping by and I'm with you. I liked The Host better than Twilight. :)

    Lydia @ Sensual Ride

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  31. AnonymousAugust 5, 2011 at 5:46 PM

    Thanks for the blog visit! I pick up Sparks books whenever I need and excuse for a crying jag...they just rip your heart out, don't they? So emotional. Loved the movie, too.

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  32. KatieAugust 5, 2011 at 5:59 PM

    Great choice! I love A Walk to Remember (: Thanks for stopping by, have a great weekend!
    -Katie

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  33. Carrie at In the Hammock BlogAugust 5, 2011 at 6:26 PM

    Happy Friday! Have a great weekend!!

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  34. LanAugust 5, 2011 at 6:31 PM

    Hey Jessica. Thanks for hopping by this week. I haven't read A Walk to Remember but I did see the movie and really liked it. It's very bittersweet isn't it?

    Hope you're having a great weekend.

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  35. FrancescaAugust 5, 2011 at 7:25 PM

    Nicholas Sparks can make me cry, and I mean cry, like no one else. Thanks for stopping by!

    Old follower

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  36. UnknownAugust 5, 2011 at 8:20 PM

    Haha! So many authors I haven't tried out yet. Nicholas Sparks is another author I'd like to read someday.

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  37. UnknownAugust 5, 2011 at 8:51 PM

    I STILL haven't read A Walk to Remember. I've seen the movie half a dozen times, but still haven't read it, and it was a recently acquired eBook.

    Just hopping back from Pretty in Fiction. You've been followed.

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  38. UnknownAugust 5, 2011 at 9:19 PM

    Hi Jessica!
    Thank you for stopping by my blog.
    I've seen A Walk to Remember the movie but yet to read the book. It's a sad sad story. :P I love Dear John but my favorite is THE LAST SONG :) All of them are quite depressing but definitely great books!

    New follower,
    April @Books4Juliet

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  39. UnknownAugust 5, 2011 at 9:36 PM

    Thanks for following. I am now returning the follow!

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  40. RyssiAugust 5, 2011 at 9:41 PM

    I'm a total Sparks fan too! Go figure! :P

    Shiny new follower here! <3

    My FF - Linky Here

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  41. GamilaAugust 5, 2011 at 10:50 PM

    Thanks for visiting my blog. I remember seeing this movie, but I've never read the book. Fun to see our answer.

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  42. Aaron PoundAugust 5, 2011 at 10:59 PM

    I saw the movie A Walk to Remember, but I have never read the book (actually, I didn't even know that there was a book). I did like the movie, so maybe I should pick up the book.

    Aaron (Dreaming About Other Worlds)

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  43. Alison Can ReadAugust 5, 2011 at 11:30 PM

    Hopping through. I read A Walk To Remember years ago and loved it. Made me cry.
    My Hop

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  44. Lisa MandinaAugust 5, 2011 at 11:37 PM

    Thanks for stopping by. I hate to say it, but A Walk to Remember is the reason I refuse to read any more Nicholas Sparks books. It made me feel so good, then the ending sucked. I do still go see the movies often, but I just can't bring myself to read the books.

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  45. Asheley T.August 5, 2011 at 11:47 PM

    I like Nicholas Sparks. His books are really good. This one, like most of them, tore me up and made me tear up. Nicholas Sparks is good for that. :)

    ~Asheley (Into the Hall of Books)

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  46. RichardAugust 6, 2011 at 12:41 AM

    Thanks for stopping by my blog! I love this movie! But have never read anything by Nicolas Sparks...

    Happy FF!

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  47. UnknownAugust 6, 2011 at 12:54 AM

    Thanks for stopping by my blog :)
    I have not read that book I only saw the movie and it is one of my favorites and it brought me to tears. actually it does every time I see it. I just have to read that book as well!

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  48. JesseAugust 6, 2011 at 1:25 AM

    I absolutely loved A Walk To Remember! It's the only Nicholas Sparks book I've read so far and I bawled my eyes out. I also cry whenever a Nicholas Sparks movie is on!

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  49. ShirleyAugust 6, 2011 at 3:58 AM

    Thanks for stopping by my FF :)
    I've never read Nicholas Spark's books before... I think I'll try some of his books when I have time!

    ~Shirley

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  50. KristinaAugust 6, 2011 at 7:27 AM

    Oh man, Nicholas Sparks always cause my tear ducts to work overtime! My favorite Sparks book is The Lucky One, movie is The Notebook. I cry at the end of that movie every single time!

    Kristina
    http://ladybugstorytime.blogspot.com/

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  51. Lauren BAugust 6, 2011 at 11:02 AM

    I loved that movie. It was amazing.
    Thanks for stopping by.

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  52. TGAugust 6, 2011 at 11:45 AM

    I cry at books, too - more than I cry at movies, actually. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows? I had to close that book for ten minutes at "I'm ready to die" and get all my crying out of my system, as I couldn't read the book through my tears.

    I've never read Nicholas Sparks, but I did see A Walk to Remember: The Movie and I remember it being very sad.

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  53. Melanie Novella RayAugust 6, 2011 at 12:28 PM

    I've never read Nicholas Sparks before, but I probably will one day. I don't want to cry though.:( If you want a book to test that challenge try Simon's Choice. I definitely won't. The author emailed me in my earliest days for review and that was a quick no after reading the description.

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  54. kathyAugust 6, 2011 at 2:49 PM

    Thanks for hopping by my blog. Sometimes I really love a good crying book! I've never read that one, but I did see the movie.
    Have a great weekend. :)

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  55. GraceKrispyAugust 6, 2011 at 3:23 PM

    His books have a way of bringing tears to eyes!

    Thanks for stopping by my blog :)

    GraceKrispy@MotherLode blog

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  56. Jude HendersonAugust 6, 2011 at 7:09 PM

    I haven't read any Sparks books! I have 2 [I'll need to get to them soon] But I have cried in every single movie I've watched based on his book xD!

    really need to read them ^^

    Thank you for stopping by my blog! Enjoy your weekend!

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  57. PreetAugust 7, 2011 at 2:36 AM

    I loved the book way more than the movie! The book just captured a lot more to me. I'm already a follower but thanks for stopping by and following!

    Preet
    A Written Rhapsody

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