In this excerpt of the novel The Notebook, by Nicholas Sparks, Allie is the main speaker. ... She remembers all the good times they had together, her career, their children. ... Allie was remember her life with Noah, and how wonderful it was. ... I remember coming back to you the next day, the day my mother visited. ... Nor did you question me when I would leave the next few days to walk alone, and when I would come back with tears in my eyes- you always knew whether I needed you to hold me, or just let me be. ...

• Word Count: 2012
• Approx Pages: 8
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School