Three Weeks with My Brother

De: Nicholas Sparks, Micah Sparks

Narrado por: Henry Leyva

In January 2003, Nick Sparks and his brother Micah set off on a three-week trip around the world. It was to mark a milestone in their lives, for at 35 and 36, respectively, they were now the only surviving members of their family. As Nick and Micah travel the globe, the intimate story of their tragic family legacy unfolds in the details of the untimely deaths of their parents and only sister. Against the backdrop of the wonders of the world, the Sparks brothers bond together to heal, to remember, and to learn to live life to the fullest.©2004 Nicholas Sparks and Micah Sparks (P)2004 Time Warner Audiobooks

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"This is a rare opportunity for readers to get to know a favorite author as Nicholas reveals the inspirations for his fiction. A must-read for Sparks fans as well as a treat for those who want to find out what makes a family strong." (Booklist)
"Refreshingly honest and perceptive....Weaving in vignettes of tenderness and loss with travelogue-like observations, Sparks's account shows how he and his brother both evolved on this voyage." (Publishers Weekly)

Three weeks with my brother

I loved this book. It gave much insight into who Nicholas Sparks is. It was easy to relate with him after such an awesome life story. I loved his views on life and tragedy. His life has made him the author he is today

Surprised by how much I liked it!

Huge Nick Sparks fan, but wasn't too interested in reading a memoir so it sat on my shelf for years...I am so glad I did! From start to finish it was great, funny and heartbreaking. Definitely recommend!

Weaving

I enjoyed this book very much. The narrator had good tone and expression. You knew who was who and felt the persons feelings. I also liked how he used his parents as people he loved and admire. We are not perfect, but when a child gives you the understanding that you tried your best but knows you still love them. It brings us relief. Also he let us into his person life and helped us to see that we may look different but we all go through hard and sometimes tragic times in our lives.

A reflection of family....

While I'm normally a person who likes books to escape, this book really got me to be reflective about what family means to me and how important my brother's are in my own development as a person. It's amazing how much a single person can accomplish (or put upon himself) when faced with situations like the authors. A fantastic listen and a great production by the reader...looking forward to take a trip around the world with MY brother's real soon!

A must read for any Nicholas Sparks fan

What did you love best about Three Weeks with My Brother?

I learned so much about the Sparks family - and where Nicholas found the beautiful & inspiring books/movies that we all love to cry through. I was not sure what I expected, but I found the interweaving story of Nick's growing up with the amazing trip he took with Micah to be deep and meaningful. I shed a number of tears along the way... in true Sparks fashion. Nicholas is a deeply spiritual man - and in that is his strength and source of all things flowing through to his stories. I think most of us would be rubber-roomable after his childhood experiences & fears. A deeply human story - filled with inspiration & flaws.

Who was your favorite character and why?

Nicholas. He is strong despite his innate fears that should be crushing him. His trust in God is inspiring. He keeps putting one foot in front of the other and trusting that God will see him through. He deeply & truly feels for others; he puts their feelings first.

What about Henry Leyva’s performance did you like?

he was believable. I truly enjoyed listening to him. It was as if Nicholas himself was reading the story... and I have never heard Nicholas' Sparks voice! Henry read the story as if the words & story were his own personal reflections & memories.

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

His sister's death. I really hoped her optimism would see her through. That Nicholas was astute enough to back off when he realized how much more important it was for her husband & inlaws to have their time to say their goodbyes actually had me sobbing as I walked down the street.

Any additional comments?

Highly recommended. Have tissues handy - you'll need them. For both laughing & crying.

Personal stories

I've read several of Nicholas Sparks books but this one ranks high. He shared so many personal stories. The trip sounds amazing and brutal at the same time. I cried and laughed and have a deeper appreciation for his work.

Really Good

If you are looking for an armchair travelogue, this is not the book. That is what I was looking for, and I kept on waiting for sightseeing commentaries. Those are secondary. Like peeling an onion, this story unfolds and u get to understand, why it was so important for him to travel with his brother. Where they went seems incidental. A really, really good story. I have never read his fiction books (strike me as romantic stories) but this book was a nice surprise.

Three Weeks With My Brother

I really enjoyed this book. I even laughed out loud at times and cried at others. I am Catholic so my belief system is the same as Nicholas Sparks. I too have lost family members, 3 siblings and 1 parent. He helped me to see that greater good can come out of tragedy. His brother and him have a relationship to be admired and one to model. His philosophy of marriage is very true, commitment is the key factor in a lasting marriage.

Excellent

I have read quite a few Nicolas Sparks books. This is by far, my favorite. It brought to memory my own semi dysfunctional child hood. It also helped me to appreciate where I am in life, and all of those that have been a part of my childhood and youth.

Inspired.

If you could sum up Three Weeks with My Brother in three words, what would they be?

Reconnecting. Kinship. Tragedy.
In one word--Life.

Have you listened to any of Henry Leyva’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

No I haven't. But the performance was outstanding. He really understood the voice of the narration, and was unafraid to go to the places that the story went.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

No.
This was a book that I personally wanted to savor. The story was rich and emotional, and even though it was a page turner, I wanted to take breaks to absorb the story that was being told to me. Every chapter, every event that was depicted I wanted to remember and experience and relate to. To me this book was meant to be experienced.