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171st out of 437 books
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537 voters
The Lost Valentine
News reporter Susan Allison is looking for the perfect story about true love, though she doubts where such a thing really exists. Neil Thomas, Jr. wants the world to know about his parents’ bittersweet love story: On February 14, 1944, Caroline Thomas said good-bye to her beloved husband, a Navy pilot sent to the Pacific. For fifty years, she waited for him—until a miracle...more
Paperback, 320 pages
Published
December 28th 2010
by St. Martin's Paperbacks
(first published December 17th 2010)
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This was just the perfect Valentine’s Day read. In the style of (The Notebook), a heartbreaker with flashbacks to the 2nd World War, religious undertones and a love story that knows no bounds.
Betty White starred in the Hallmark movie version of this which is how I first became aware of the story. I liked the book even better though, even if it did jump around a lot with different time periods and up to 10 POV's including some very minor secondary characters. The battle scenes from the Philippia...more
Betty White starred in the Hallmark movie version of this which is how I first became aware of the story. I liked the book even better though, even if it did jump around a lot with different time periods and up to 10 POV's including some very minor secondary characters. The battle scenes from the Philippia...more
It was kind of like "The Notebook" it was such a sweet short story. There was a hallmark movie based off this book starring Betty White as Caroline Thomas (older) and Jennifer Love Hewitt as Susan. The movie as per usual took some allowances and changed some of the stuff from the book but it was really good. I liked the book a lot, this is the first book I have ever read by this particular author. He's kind of like a Nicholas Sparks and James Patterson (Suzanne's Diary For Nicholas) and maybe ev...more
I already saw the movie before I read the book. And what can I say, both made me teary-eyed :P
Though the story is quite similar to "The Notebook", I like it because they have part where they mentioned Philippines and they have Filipino guerrillas cast involved which made me think of reading more about the Pacific War during World War II. Kinda bias about my comment but I really like the story of the book. :)
Though the story is quite similar to "The Notebook", I like it because they have part where they mentioned Philippines and they have Filipino guerrillas cast involved which made me think of reading more about the Pacific War during World War II. Kinda bias about my comment but I really like the story of the book. :)
This book was a waste of time. It's touted as a book of the same calliper as "The Notebook," but it is far from that. It's one of those books that you have to force yourself to finish. A good part of the book is a flashback to the second world war, but that part is the type of story that has been written about time and time again. The rest has no real substance.
This story gets you teary-eyed at some points, but the message of the story about love. The importance of love sounds like is nothing new, but the message is different this time. Is not only about finding someone to love, but is also about the thorns.
What I didn't like was that some parts were too corny for my taste, and I wish the author would've stayed more with reality by the end.
What I didn't like was that some parts were too corny for my taste, and I wish the author would've stayed more with reality by the end.
I'm a huge fan of Nicholas Sparks and was looking forward to a great book much like The Notebook but while it was a cute story and yes tears did come out at the end, I couldn't fully get into the story. Maybe it had to do with the fact that I saw the movie before reading the book but I felt that the story line of the movie was not only more realistic but also easier to read. Overall, I enjoyed the book and another nicely written story of eternal love.
I loved the movie on Hallmark Hall of Fame. Of course I cried! So when I seen the book I knew I had to read it. I cried reading the book, also. A great story.
I really enjoyed reading this book. It shows us that among all the caos and hatred in the world love still persits stands strong. The story captivates you in a way that I can't describe only that you wish you had a love story like they had.
Some parts were just tooo sweet, others hard to believe, but overall worth to read.
Some parts were just tooo sweet, others hard to believe, but overall worth to read.
I could not put this book down it was so touching. A must read especially since the Hallmark Hall of Fame movie is coming out in time for Valentines Day. Both men and women will like this story about World War II and LOVE lost and found!
I can't say the last time, or if ever, that I finished a book and immediately wanted to read it again. I'm not even sure what to say, well I do but I'm going to have to bring out my cheesy side and say it kind of made me believe in love. To be specific the kind of love Caroline and Neil shared.
My only complaint: it could have done without the side story of Neil Jr. and Susan. While I liked the few moments it took us away from the main story, I just didn't get it's point. Other then telling the r...more
My only complaint: it could have done without the side story of Neil Jr. and Susan. While I liked the few moments it took us away from the main story, I just didn't get it's point. Other then telling the r...more
I loved this book. I cried from page 1 to the last. Awesome story.
Demasiado sentimentalismo en este libro!No es mi gusto y no tiene una secuencia (eso me vuelve loca)... A parte de que no me gustan las historias de Guerras... La canción de este libro sería: "Mi amor se fue a la guerra, que dolor que dolor que pena, mi amor se fue a la guerra y no se cuando vendra..."
Pero aún así no descartaría ver la movie =)
Pero aún así no descartaría ver la movie =)
It was a really good story, it's a shame its fiction.
Sweet love story of undying love!
Great love story that spans time.
It was a good romantic book.
WWII love story. Maybe a little idealistic, but I liked it. Just a nice mushy love story.
This book was fantastic..but I must say that Hallmark did a better job with the movie. In the book though we did get the opportunity to know Neil Thomas better...
I thought this was a good read. Very sweet and romantic.
Very Beautiful, Original Story. I Cried So Hard. Highly Recommend.
NO TENGO COMENTARIOS... NO LO PUDE TERMINAR LO DEJE EN LA MITAD. ES UNA TRISTE HISTORIA DE UN AMOR QUE SE TERMINO MUY PRONTO Y LO QUE LA GUERRA PUEDE HACER.
Any love story about a military man and the woman he leaves behind while heading to war always tugs at my heart strings.
Good, clean, sappy read. Sweet, WWII Iove story had me crying through out.
Pretty good, but liked the movie way better.
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“Love is found when you don't have to give it. It is the emotion of generosity and kindness that is compelled by no one. It is performed on the battlefield, in our daily tasks, in the marketplace, the factories, at school, in the offices, and in the halls and corridors of government.... But only when one truly gives of himself and without compulsion.”
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“So it is with life. Those thorns, the prickly problems of life, cause us to strive to rise above them and then, as we do, we learn. We learn to exercise true compassion, true kindness - or the thorns, if we let them, cause us to brood, to mourn over our trials. Then we plant the seeds of bitterness, hate, and ruin - weeds. We may reach up for the rose or down to the weeds...the weeds in life that tangle us, strangle us, and cause us to lose hope.”
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I don't know if I'd like a story like thaaat, but I get what you're saying.
Aug 12, 2011 06:41am