- My summary is from the first half of the first chapter of "The Notebook" by Nicholas Sparks. The beginning of 'Ghosts' (the first chapter) Noah Calhoun was on his porch of his accomplished dream house in October of 1946. He was thinking back, of what he remembers, the summer of 1932. The summer where he first fell in love, where he did things that he would never do, with someone he thought he would spend his life looking for but would never actually find. When he thought back, it wasn't a force of habit or an action he chose. It's something he was trying to forget but it just doesn't leave his memory. It was the summer after graduation at the opening night of Neuse River Festival. It was a town festival, and everyone participated. At that time Noah had spotted his good pals Fin and Sarah talking to someone he had never seen before. She sighted her as being pretty and having emerald eyes. He joined the group's conversation and Fin had introduced each other. In that moment, Noah had realized she was the someone he would spend his life looking for but would never find again.
- What was your personal reaction to this reading selection?
I know this novel like the back of my hand. It is a very touching story and very inspirational. When I read it, I feel like I am part of Noah's life, as well as Allie's. They're such phenomenal characters and you can truly feel the pain of each of them.
- If you were to create notes to help you remember the most important points from your reading, whats styles of note (lists, outlines, thoughts bubbles or webs, etc.) would you use and why?
I would use thought bubbles, because the selection varies, it doesn't go in chronological order. It distances off from the pain of Noah to the moment when he feels brand new. There's also certain phrases that touch your heart that you can't list or outline.
I thought your summary was very interesting. I like how it really described what the story is about. Reading your blog made me feel like I was actually reading the book itself.
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