Three Weeks with My Brother

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In January 2003, Nicholas 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 37 and 38 respectively, they were now the only surviving members of their family. As Nicholas and Micah travel the globe, the intimate story of their family 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 band together to heal, to remember, and to learn to live life to the fullest.

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Travels with the ugly Americans.......2007-09-25

This is for the book on CD and I just couldn't get through it. From his loud brother yelling at the airport raising his arms up -- the overgrown frat boy -- to the same brother lying down on a Mayan temple and wondering why it's sacred and being offended that he couldn't get his picture taken on it. Of course, Nicholas doesn't call is brother out on this. What would Micah think if someone laid across a U.S. flag and wanted their photo on it?

They mock other cultures, laugh at pottery, are bored with much of the trip ... and the knuckleheads on the trip with them (I can't believe these people are college graduates) don't understand why Spanish is being spoken over the Super Bowl commentary in Peru. "What is he saying," they ask. You don't know what Spanish sounds like and you're stunned it's broadcast on Peruvian TV? Again, Nicholas has no comment on just how clueless these people are. The author without an opinion.

I continued to get offended by the rich frat-kid type brothers as much as Nicholas' boring, dry, uneventful prose. Also, some of the stuff they did as kids was more than just rambunctious, it was violent. (I.E. rolling people up in carpet and then jumping on them.) Of course, Nicholas -- ever the spectator without an opinion -- does nothing. Clearly the immature children barely grew up.

This is a frustrating read on the trip around the world by two arrogant elitists. Count me out.

A built-in fan club.......2007-09-03

It's apparent to me from reading all the hymns to Sparks' book that the legions of fans of his overwrought, over-emotional novels have flooded the reviews portion of this book, too. While I can't completely condemn the book, primarily because I learned something from some of the histories of the places the brothers visited, I would much have preferred more about the places themselves--NOT the brothers' reactions to them. Other reviewers have commented on the "Ugly American" aspects of their behavior, so there is no need for me to do it, suffice it to say that I agree with those reviewers.
I was touched by their grief over the losses of their parents, but since the children were adults by this time, I also wanted to say, "Get over it," people die and we move on. Sister Dana's death affected me much more, since her lingering death was faced with such strength.
This book has less of the tear-jerker writing style of Sparks' novels, but he still likes to stick in the "kicker line" at times, particularly after a death: "Dana was thirty-three years old" and "It was just the two of us now. Brothers." (The latter word on a line by itself.) Sparks may laugh all the way to the bank at those of us who criticize his writing style, but such obvious appeal to emotions has always struck me as unsubtle and contrived.

Nicholas Sparks best book so far!!!!.......2007-08-21

This is a memoir, unlike his other books, but it is by far the best he's ever written!!!

Nicholas finds a trip on line for 3 weeks around the world. He decides to take his brother Micah and it becomes a trip down memory lane. The sadness, excitement, and joy of their life stories are unremarkable! It seems unreal that someone can have this much grief.

You will LOVE this book!!!!

A good read.......2007-08-19

I've read quite a few memoirs, and this one was quite enjoyable. You know the gist of it from the description/s above: Sparks recounts his childhood while on a trip with his brother. While some parts of the trip were a little dull (that's okay, they were also bored with some of their trip!), it has everything you could want in a good read -- honesty, humor, sadness, triumph, etc.

If you like memoirs -- and even if you don't -- I think you will like this one! I recommend it.

Three Weeks with My Brother.......2007-08-15

I just started reading the book i am enjoying it si far. I really like it because it is a real story. I love all of his books and i Thank you i will be getting more i only need 3 more and i will have all of them and i cant wait untill Sept.25

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Three Weeks With My Brother (CD edition)

Three Weeks With My Brother
Nicholas Sparks
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Great Commute.......2007-05-25

I commute 4x a week to work, which is roughly 130 miles round trip (but very worth every mile), and I am always looking for books on CD to listen to on the ride. This story was wonderful to listen to; it made the drive fly by. I found myself excited to get in my car for my trip back and forth, just to hear the next chapter and adventure. The stories of Nicholas Sparks' childhood were my favorite part.

Three Weeks with my Brother.......2006-11-10

Excellent memoir. Kept my attention the entire book and you really felt for the characters. I love all of Nicholas Sparks' fiction books, but this one, you got to know Nicholas Sparks' and read about his interesting life. My husband loved it, too. Very, very good read. Highly recommend!

Excellent.......2006-01-19

As i was traveling with my boyfriend to Florida to visit with my family i acciedntly bought this book. i meant to buy something else by Nicholas Sparks but it just so happens that is was Three weeks with my brother. I dont not have any brothers and up until this point i didnt think that the realastionships between brothers and sisters could be so close. I loved how this book tied in the relationship that the two brothers had as well as the relationship with the whole family. I myself have not done too much traveling around the world and loved the insight that the book gave me. I actually have looked into a trip to see some of the locations that the two brothers went to.
This book was very inspirational. It allowed me to want to connect more with my family as well as my surroundings. I loved it......

Very Emotional.......2005-08-30

It took me a while to get into the autobiography of Nicholas Sparks, but if you can get past the beginning, it is a very emotional story. I listened to it while I was driving and I was tearing up a few times, which isn't too good while driving, LOL. I think this would actually make a good movie.

Three Weeks With My Brother (CD edition).......2004-12-19

This is one of the most wonderful, inspirational, and moving books that I have read. At first, I didn't realize that the authors were Nicholas Sparks, author of The Notebook and Message In A Bottle, among other best selling books, and his brother. I hope this doesn't give anything away except that I am kinda dumb when it comes to remembering authors and titles. The book is really an autobiography covering Nick and his entire family. He covers their many trials and tribulations and still manages to see the good that came out of what for me and others, I suppose, would be absolutely devastating and horrible things to happen. The descriptions of his family members, especially his wife, are outstanding and again food for thought and inspiration. We see how ordinary people can be extraordinary when you know them better.

I listened to this book on CD while driving alone to and from Florida and in a pretty deep depression not being helped much by medications. The CD was really selected because of the travel theme. I love individual travelogues that have a literary and philosophical point of view and have visions of writing something similar myself.

While Three Weeks With My Brother could easily be depressing to some, especially like me, suffering from severe depression and still grieving for a loved one, I found it to be both sad and uplifting as Nick and his brother talked out their life, including the ups and downs. They spoke from the vantage point of both being on what anyone would say is a material up, but they carried with them memories of severe tragedies in their lives, mostly brought about through their unusually strong family ties and love.

I feel the CD edition might be better than the print version since the narrator is so good and the book is both interior thoughts of the author and many conversations. I wondered if they were recorded or all taken from notes, but they were certainly believable.

Anyone facing tough times in their personal life should read this book or listen to the audio. You will be inspired, I feel, if you go to the end. You might be inspired, as I have been, to try once again to take a long trip to think over and contemplate my life. Now I do this in the dead of night at home, making my neighbors think I am either a recluse or some type of secret agent.

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4 Nicholas Sparks Books: 1) Dear John / 2) At First Sight / 3) True Believer / 4) Three Weeks with My Brother (Unboxed Set of Books)

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4 Nicholas Sparks Books: 1) Dear John / 2) At First Sight / 3) True Believer / 4) Three Weeks with My Brother, (Unboxed Set of Books) in either Hard or Softcover, (See Seller Condition Comments), Shipped in one package to save on shipping costs.

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Readers Digest Select Editions Volume 277: The things we do for love; Three weeks with my brother; Murder Artist and Night Train to Libson
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Three Weeks With My Brother
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Wonderful book!!.......2007-09-14

I was looking for something to read in a bookstore and found this book marked down. I read "The Notebook;" enjoyed the movie first.
"Three Weeks With My Brother" is filled with love, wisdom, challenges and courage.

Get to know Nicholas Sparks!.......2006-12-21

If you want to get to know Nick you must read this book! I had no idea what to expect when I began reading it and I must say it took me by surprise completely. I have a greater understanding and respect - not that I ever thought I had a lack of it - for his life and abilities. This story will open your eyes to what made him who he is, inspired him, and what held him together in the rough times and keeps him grounded - so to speak. I feel like I need to re-read all of his books and I will get even more out of them than I did the first time around. Nick and Micah are brothers in every sense of the word and reading their story of their lives and their 3 week trip together was wonderful. I laughed (cracked up at times!), cried, and was in awe from cover to cover. Thank goodness for the Christmas Blizzard of 2006 as it gave me the day to myself to read the last 3/4 of this book! As usual - couldn't put it down...

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Collins/Jane's Modern Tanks is a compact guide to over 100 modern combat vehicles, including the most recent US, Russian and British tanks, drawing on information from the ultimate military authority, Jane's Information Group. There is also a special section on modern tank warfare.

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A brief but useful reference book.......2000-07-08

Though very short, this little book is packed with useful facts about armoured vehicles , though limited only to a single photogaph. It is also a shame that it does not feature some of the more specialized vehicles such as self-propelled guns and engineering vehicles. For more detailed study, readers may invest in the recognition guide also by Jane's which features a wider selection of vehicles.

Excellent quick reference, but its small, really small.......1999-07-14

This book is an excellent piece of reference material, it has not only all current main battle tanks, but also almost all armored cars and APCs in military service. Information is in-depth, though it seems to wander from time to time. Pictures are good, no black and white fuzzy shots, and lots of performance data for the size. That is another thing, although it does not detract from the reading experience, the book is literally tiny, about 3"x5". Once again a great book, solid content, small package, its $6.40, buy the book!

This is one of the best books I've ever read.......1999-06-05

This book is a great source when you need to know something quick and fast about any combat vehicles all you have to do is take out this book. The pictures are in color and unbelievably realistic. This book is pocket size which is very convienant when you need a portable source for combat vehicles.If you need to know about combat vehicles this is a perfect book for you.

A basic source but few details on less obvious platforms.......1998-11-15

Generally, this is a good start to any search for a platform family. Because it lacks any updates in the last three years or so, it excludes key platforms currently in production. This is especially true if the reader seeks any detailed information on characteristics, performance and production runs of "look-alike" variants. Examples notably absent include the combat engineering variants of older tanks (eg. Samson --version of Scorpion, Nagmashot --version of Centurion,...) and recent platforms (current joint European IFVs and all M1 versions after the M1A1). Otherwise, useful presentation and format, if somewhat small.

acurate and covers just about everything.......1998-08-04

great book it gives you a very good idea of what a modern armored force is like and it easy to find things in

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