The Longest Ride

By: Nicholas Sparks

Narrated by: January LaVoy, Ron McLarty

Ninety-one year old Ira Levinson is in trouble. Struggling to stay conscious after a car crash, with his mind fading, an image of his beloved, and long-dead, wife Ruth appears. Urging him to hang on, she lovingly recounts the joys and sorrows of their life together - how they met, the dark days of WWII, and its unrelenting effect on their families.

A few miles away, college student Sophia Danko's life is about to change. Recovering from a break-up, she meets the young, rugged Luke and is thrown into a world far removed from her privileged school life. Sophia sees a new and tantalising future for herself, but Luke has a secret which threatens it all.

Ira and Ruth. Sophia and Luke. Two couples, separated by years and experience, whose lives are about to converge in the most unexpected - and shocking - of ways.

The new epic love story from the multi-million-copy bestselling author of The Notebook, The Lucky One and The Best of Me. Nicholas Sparks is one of the world's most beloved authors.©2013 Willow Holdings Inc

Just beautiful... sigh!

Would you consider the audio edition of The Longest Ride to be better than the print version?

I haven't read the hard copy

What was one of the most memorable moments of The Longest Ride?

I wouldn't want to spoil the story, but it was so poignant with deep love..

Which character – as performed by January LaVoy and Ron McLarty – was your favorite?

All the characters were special.. The deep love of the old and the new fresh love of the young

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

It made me think of my own marriage.. 30 years long, I could feel myself relating to the old man.. that deep love...

Any additional comments?

I love Nicholas Sparks, the way he writes love stories.. he just gets it! You wont be dissapointed with this beautiful double story that collides into an amazing dance..

Have the tissues ready!!!

What a lovely story. I just could not stop listening and wish it had gone on for much longer. I would make a great movie too.

The narration by Ron McLarty & January LaVoy was wonderful and really drew you into the story.

Definitely recommend this book.