- Counting Miracles: A Novel

A beautiful story about how people who have endured heartbreaking circumstances find strength through the goodness and caring of friends and neighbors. The interactions between different generations is strong and loving. Truly a heartwarming story!

Book came quickly and in good condition.

This Nicholas Sparks novel is an engaging and emotional story that makes a meaningful gift for readers who enjoy heartfelt fiction. The writing is easy to follow, and the story pulls you in with its emotional depth and character development. It’s the kind of book that leaves a lasting impression after finishing. Overall, it’s a well-written and thoughtful novel that works very well as a gift.

Counting Miracles is a sweet, beautiful story of love, heart wrenching loss and awakening. The main protagonist Jasper is a loner who has suffered unimaginable loss of his whole family, wife and four grown kids. He and his dog, Arlo, somehow survive and keep moving forward in a life full of memories that break Jasper’s heart each time they flood into his mind. The story is also about a man, Tanner, who when he discovers his long-lost father’s name goes in search of him. His mother died at his birth and he was raised by his grandparents with no knowledge of who his father was or where to find him. At the death of his grandmother she leaves Tanner a message with his father’s name and the place to find him. Tanner is a lost soul and travels far and wide during his time in the service of his country and afterward until he finds himself busy in the town of his father. What he finds there is a woman who stops his heart at the sight of her and two children who capture his heart. Now all he has to do is make up his mind whether he wants to pursue her and still look for his father while his plans are to leave this town and go to Cameroon as an escape. This was an unforgettable tale that brought tears to my eyes as I prayed that Jasper would survive and Tanner would find love and his father. This author did it again - gripped my heart and didn’t let go until the ending. I can see this as a movie in the future which I will readily view with plenty of tissues handy.

Great story by Nicholas Sparks, don’t think he can write book I won’t love. I love the incorporation of Bible verses.

Great book

Far from mint condition. I would say it’s maybe good condition but that’s a stretch the price was right and delivery was pretty quick.

This is the first Nicholas Sparks book I ever read. Of course, like everyone else, I’ve enjoyed “The Notebook“ (the film). A great story, no doubt, but certainly an emotional roller coaster. This book starts with Tanner, but ends with Jasper. For this reason, I wasn’t really sure whose story this actually was. And (for me) there was too much bouncing back-and-forth through Jasper‘s history, which is of course necessary to understand how everything works out at the end— I skimmed a lot. I enjoyed Jasper‘s love and dedication for his family. I appreciated the Scriptural references as well. But I guess what I probably didn’t appreciate, in light of the inclusion of God‘s Word, were the encounters between Kaitlyn and Tanner of a sexual nature. I’m not necessarily prone to read books that feel like a sort of voyeurism—I’d much rather read between the lines and enjoy the innuendo. I suppose what I mostly didn’t appreciate was the sexual detail in a book that also talks a lot about the Scriptures—a strange combination, like mixing chocolate and scrambled eggs… Both are pretty good on their own, but maybe not mixed together?? It’s not that the two cannot coexist in life, of course. It just seemed to me a strange choice for the author to make: I mean, is it supposed to be a sexy book or a book based on self discovery through faith, as with Jasper? Certainly, it’s just my own opinion based on my personal preferences. This was a departure for me; I usually enjoy historical mysteries, but I was looking for a new read and I liked the plot. In terms of structure, I felt that we had to wait too long for Tanner to be able to employ his special skills from his military service. The character development was good. The pacing was a little slow, as I mentioned because of the historical backfilling of Jasper’s past. I did enjoy Jasper‘s observations of how he had felt left behind by modern technology, something I think seniors may often feel at times. I enjoyed the information about the Bradford pear trees. However, I was really frustrated that the author never fully allowed the plot to address Josh and family. And after the plot resolution, I wish we (as readers) had been allowed to spend a little more time with Jasper, Tanner, and Kaitlyn and the kids. I very much enjoyed the stomach-centered Arlo (and the reason for his name), not only with his love of food, but for man he seemed to have discovered so many years before… Jasper and Arlo, in a sense, saving each other. (Loved that!) For those who like Nicholas Sparks and that genre (dramas, romance, etc.), I’m sure that this would be an enjoyable read. The book could probably be finished in a day. Honestly, I would probably give it 3 1/2 stars if I could; and I feel like I spent too much money on it even at 50% off. For some, it would probably make a good pool or oceanside book.

Another brilliant book from Nicholas Sparks. Well written, totally relatable characters and interesting story line. Had me riveted from the start, a real page turner for me, couldn't put it down.

What an amazing story of faith, belief and virtue. A must read. Thankyou writer for delivering a miracle to read.

Lovely

This book is Nicholas Sparks at his best. If you won’t a book that that make you feel happy, sad and worm. This is a book for you.

Really enjoyed this book.. Great story would make a good movie.. love his books..