PRABE #9

 

 The Wedding Chapter by Nicholas Sparks

It seems that Wilson's hard work at courting Jane again is slowly paying off thanks to his involvement in helping plan his daughters wedding. Wilson volunteered to get his in-laws old home ready for the wedding, and also agreed to arrange the catering. He knew by doing this he will have a reason to have longer conversations with Jane even if it was just discussing the wedding. Wilson missed talking to his wife Jane, and he blamed his absence in the marriage for that. When Wilson booked the catering on short notice with one of Jane's favorite restaurant, she was so excited she kissed him on the cheek. This kissed brought him back to memories when he and Jane were dating. He knew he had made Jane proud and this made him happy. Unfortunately, Jane's excitement didn't last long when they received a call from the hospital telling them that Noah (Jane's father) had suffered a fall and was in the hospital. All of Jane’s siblings as well as Wilson who has a close relationship with Noah headed to the hospital. The family is concern and upset not knowing if their father is going to be ok.

 

Reading Time 9:00-10:30

Date: Sunday 3/17

90 Minutes

 

PRABE #8

 The Wedding by Nicholas Sparks

Despite the shining example of Allie and Noah's marriage, Wilson is himself a man unable to easily express his emotions. He has provided well for his family, but now, with his daughter's upcoming wedding, he is forced to face the fact that he and Jane have grown apart and he wonders if she even loves him anymore. Wilson is sure of one thing--his love for Jane has only deepened and intensified over the years. Now, with the memories of his in-laws' (Noah and Allie) magnificent fifty-year love affair as his guide, Wilson struggles to find his way back into the heart of the woman he adores. Wilson realizes that Jane's stress over their daughter's wedding is going to make courting Jane more difficult than what he thought.

 

Reading Time 90 minutes

Date Saturday 3/9 9:00-10:30

 

PRABE# 7

The Wedding by Nicholas Sparks

 

As Wilson reflected on their 30 years of marriage he continued to wonder what led their marriage to this point. They both felt awkwardness in the marriage but neither he nor Jane spoke about it. Wilson realizes that the problem in his marriage was due to simple neglect, mostly his. Placing his career above the needs of his family and taken marriage for granted was his big mistake. He also admits his lack of romance also played a part and that love must be sustained by actions. As part of his plans of courting Jane again, Wilson has been actively involved in his planning of his daughter’s wedding, cooking dinner for him and Jane, and spending more time listening to his wife. Jane now has something to keep herself occupied which is the planning of their daughter’s wedding, and Wilson uses this opportunity to spend more time talking to Jane. Jane and Anna have spent a lot of time making preparations for the wedding but they have not found a venue yet. Suddenly, Wilson suggested the perfect place for the wedding, Noah's house (Jane's parent’s house). When Wilson saw Jane's face expression, he knew she loved the idea.

Date Reade 3/3/13
Time 9:00-10:30

PRABE #6

The Wedding by Nicholas Sparks

Last week, I mentioned that Wilson and Jane's daughter Ana, surprised her parents when she told them that her and Keith were getting married in a week. Wilson was even more surprised to find out that his daughter chose the date where he and Jane will be celebrating their thirty year anniversary. As part of his goal to court his wife again, Wilson began to plan something special for their anniversary but with the announcement now of their daughter’s wedding he realizes now that his job has now become harder. Jane has been staying busy shopping and making wedding preparations with Ana and Wilson feels that she is taking advantage of this so that she doesn't have to spend this time at home with him. He has been doing everything from cooking dinner, spending less time at work, even talking and listening to her. He frequently finds himself regretting not taking the time to this during their 29 years of marriage. He also blames himself for the awkwardness in their marriage, an awkwardness that had to do with their empty nest. He realizes that putting his careers before the needs of his family and taking the stability of their marriage for granted was the biggest mistake he ever made. I am now reading chapter 5.
This novel is about issues that many of marriages experience. I enjoy reading it because it reminds me of the little things that really matter in a marriage and how we cannot take anything for granted in a relationship.

 

Reading Time & Date

2/23/13 9:00-10:30 (90minutes)

PRABE #5

The Wedding

Wilson visited his father in law (Noah) at the nursing home to talk to him about his fear of his marriage coming to an end. Through conversations with Noah, he realized that in order to save his marriage to Jane he had to make her fall in love with him all over again. Initially, he thought this would not be hard since they've been together for almost three decades but then he realized his life with Jane had become a pattern that was not conductive to renewing any kind of passion. Wilson realized courting Jane again was not going to be as easy as he originally thought. Seeking for some sort of direction, Wilson began to read books on self-help, and how to improve a marriage. He began to spend more time at home with Jane, cooked dinner, complimented her frequently, and even started to exercise to lose weight. Wilson knows that it will take a long time to restore Janes's passion for him, until one day he began to glance through family albums, and with his 30th anniversary approaching, he thought of a great idea (book doesn't say what yet). He wakes up every morning energized and feeling positive about his plan with Jane. Suddenly, he receives news from his daughter Anna that she is getting married. Anna, thought that in honor of her parents (Wilson and Jane) she would get married on their anniversary.
So far I am enjoying this Nicholas Sparks novel, and I wonder know if Wilson's daughter’s wedding will change his plans for Jane.

Reading Time 1 1/2 hours 2/15/13 11:00-12:30 pm

PRABE #4

 The Wedding by Nicholas Spark

This week I began to read The Wedding by Nicholas Sparks. The wedding is a sequel to The Notebook which is the first romantic novel I ever read and the reason for my obsession with Nicolas Spark’s novels. The novel is the story about Jane who is the oldest daughter of Allie and Noah (from the Notebook) and her husband Wilson. Wilson is a lawyer who has been working for the same law firm for the past 30 years, and Jane was an elementary school teacher who raised their three children while he spent most of his time at work. Wilson regrets not spending much time with his children, but is comforted by the thought that Jane made up for his absences. Their children, Anna, Joseph, and Leslie are all grown up and maintain a close relationship with their parents especially with their mother Jane. Wilson came to the realization a year ago that his relationship with Jane was drifting apart when he forgot his 29 year wedding anniversary. Wilson loves Jane as much as the day he married her and his feelings for her have not changed, but he is not so sure if Jane feels the same way about him anymore. He recognizes he has never been the romantic husband but he has always been a faithful and dependable husband. Wilson was so worried that his relationship with Jane was not improving; he went to talk to Jane’s father Noah. After talking about talking to Noah, Wilson knew exactly what to do. He had to make his wife fall in love with him all over again!!!

I love this story as so many married couples can relate to this story. I did not want to put the book down, and I am looking forward to sneaking in reading time next week.

2/3/13

9:00-10:30 90 Min

PRABE #3

#3 Ricky Martin Autobiography

This week I was able to finish reading my book and excited to have been able to do so. I have always been a fan of Ricky Martin but after reading Ricky Martin's biography, I respect him more as an artist. Ricky Martin has a successful career while in famous boy band Menudo but that came with a price. He was separated from his family for remaining adolescent and teenage years. He was taken advantaged of and worked so hard for little money. He had no one to guide him but his managers who were the same ones who gained from all his hard work. All they cared about was fame and money. Sometimes we see people on the outside they seem to have the perfect life but you read about their life you realize it is not the case. In addition to the fame, he also experienced a lot of pain in his life. His experiences made him a better man. I can't wait to begin reading by next book, one of my favorite author’s novels The Wedding by Nicholas Sparks.

 

 

1/27/2013 9:00-9:30 am 

PRABE #2

Ricky Martin Autobiography

Last week, I mentioned I was reading the autobiography of Ricky Martin who began his career at age 12 when he became a member of the famous boy band Menudo. Growing up in Puerto Rico, I was a huge fan of Ricky Martin and I have always followed his career. I am truly enjoying this book, and as I learn more about his life I feel like I admire him more.
I think Ricky's parents were crazy when they allowed Ricky Martin to join this band at age 12 and allow the managers to fly him outside of the country to work and live in Orlando, Florida without his parents. This is crazy because he was a minor at the time. They worked him so hard it was sad. The worst part, his parents signed a contract that Ricky Martin will only receive a $400 month allowance and the rest of the money would be frozen in an account until he reached 18 years of age. So while or the other members were able to buy whatever they wanted, he could not. As I read his story I see that Ricky Martin's childhood stopped when he joined the band. His parents regretted and blamed each other for allowing him to join the band and ended up divorcing. Although his parents were involved in his life and loved him very much, they put him through the pain and trauma of having to choose between them. The band for Ricky was an escape from the pain his parents were putting him through.  I wished I had time to read more because I truly love this book, and I didn’t want to put it down.   I hope next week I can get more reading done.

Reading Time 90 minutes

Saturday 1/22 9:00-10:30

 

PRABE # 1

 Ricky Martin Autobiography

I love to read autobiography books and romantic novels. For my birthday last year my mom gave me Ricky Martin's "Me" autobiography book. I am a huge fan of Ricky Martin and she knew I really wanted to read this book. Unfortunately, it sat on my book shelf for a year because I have had no time for any leisure reading other then textbooks. I am happy that now I have a reason to sit for reading time, its going to be a treat. This weekend I was able to get 2 hours of reading and I almost didn't want to put the book down. In this autobiography, Ricky Martin shares memories of his early childhood, his family sacrifices to support his dreams, coming of age experiences in the famed boy band Menudo, what it cost him and what it taught him. He also recounts some of his most profound milestones and his enlightening life lessons.

Reading Time 90 Min
Sat 1/19 10:00-11:300

Laura Tappan