The world renowned author Nicholas Sparks was born on December 31, 1965. With a degree in sales and a tanking business world, Sparks made an unexpected turn into the world of writing. What he thought would be a major setback, really ended up pushing him onto the road of success.
Nicholas Sparks is known for his romantic novels on the struggles of young love. In one of his newest novels  Best of Me, it reveals the truth behind young love. In a small town in Louisiana; Amanda Collier and Dawson Cole were highschool lovers, and one of the most unlikely couples. They came from two opposite worlds but were united by love. They were brought together by a love so powerful that it ultimately drove them apart. Twenty years later the couple has a bittersweet reunion with each other due to the death of a beloved friend and mentor. The twenty years did nothing but reignite their unforgotten love. But, it seems that the forces that drove them apart even now are just as threatening as they were then.
Young love is very hard to showcase without it seeming unrealistic and blown out of proportion. Nicholas Sparks is able to confine these emotions and craft them into such beautiful, heartwarming stories. In Best of Me,  Amanda and Dawson’s passion and love is executed exquisitely. It shows how two worlds can come together to form such an unbreakable love for each other, which is more than realistic. Behind the main plot there is the underlying theme of love that is showcased in every person's life. His novels always have a way of showcasing what one would think is impossible. It always shows how love is not defined by age, it is defined by the story, the passion and the overall draw that two can have to one another.  In addition, one of the pleasures of reading a Sparks novel is that it does not matter whether you read his books or the romance genre often, no two books are the same so you are given the opportunity to fall in love with him all over again. His diverse ways of representing love make it so simple to want more. The fact that any age can relate to his novels makes it even more tempting. It pulls all the right strings in your heart to leave you speechless.
I highly recommend Best of Me, whether you are looking for a romance novel or just a genuinely good book; it is truly fitting for all who are just looking to dive into the mind of a brilliant author.