Suzanne's Diary for Nicholas

By: James Patterson

Narrated by: Becky Ann Baker

Katie Wilkinson has found her perfect man at last. He's everything she imagined she wanted in a partner. But one day, without explanation, he disappears from her life, leaving behind only a diary for her to read.

This diary is a love letter written by a new mother named Suzanne for her baby son, Nicholas. As Katie reads this touching document, it becomes clear that the lover who has just left her is the husband and father in this young family. She reads on, filled with terror and hope, as she struggles to understand what has happened - and whether her new love has a prayer of surviving.

©2001 by SueJack, Inc., All Rights Reserved (P)2001 by Time Warner AudioBooks

Critic reviews

"Not the stretch some might imagine...impress[es] with its craft and calculation." (Publishers Weekly)
"Clever, light, and as welcoming as an ocean breeze." (People)

Isn't it Lucky!

I enjoy reading mysteries and detective novels. James Patterson is one of my favorite authors and I have read several of his books. As I began to listen to Suzanne's Diary for Nicholas my first impression was, "what is a mystery writer doing writing a "girly" book?" But as I listened I was struck by his ability to write with simplicity, fluidity, and a deep heartfelt sincerity as he wrote a mother?s heart for her precious child. He wrote with a depth of love and with a fullness of life that I could only wish I had been able to communicate to my kids when they were young. I have not been so moved emotionally since I read Tilly by Peretti. I picked up Suzanne's Diary for Nicholas thinking it was another detective story. It wasn't! Isn't it lucky!

Beautiful Story. Sad but wonderful.

A novel of true love and triumph. Just shows the resilience of the human soul.

Unexpected & Wonderful

Absolutely could not stop listening to this book. Narration was superb. Made me smile, laugh and cry.

Beautiful story!

I enjoyed this book very much.
Quick read, well worth the listen! Beautiful, sad, real.

Everything was Wonderful

What a wonderfully written and narrated story. I have heard others by James Patterson that were as touching as this book, i.e., Sam's Letters to Jennifer. That's why I wasn't surprised to hear a heartfelt written book by him.
For those of you who might want to listen to this book, I recommend it highly. However; be prepared to hear and feel deep sadness.
Everything about this book was a pleasure for me to listen to.

Touching

I was captivating from the beginning to end.

it was just so sad heartbreaking

too sad for me I prefer happier books.
while the end was good it was just way way way too sad

A good

I usually prefer books with a little more length and meat to them. This was a good book to listen to in between the more intense heavier books. Short, good story, good narration. I would definately put this in the category of chick-lit. It is not your typical Patterson book. It's far more like a Harlequin Romance. It probably would have made a good "made for T.V. movie". Not a waste of time, but not a book you'll think about for too long after it's over.

Not as mushy as it sounds...

I saw the title and thought, "C'mon!" But I was surprised. This is well written tale, that will keep you interested until the end. Well worth the time. Heart-renching at times, but a great listen.

Nice one!

Of course I love all his books. If you do too, then you won't be disappointed with this one.