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The Longest Ride is a compelling romance novel by the author of The Notebook, Nicholas Sparks. It brings one epic story of two couples and two love stories. Summary of the Book Ninety-one-year-old Ira Levinson is having a hard time even to stay conscious after a car accident. The only image his mind recalls clearly is that of his long-dead, adored wife, Ruth. It seems to him as though she is recounting their beautiful journey through the tough times of WWII and the numerous immense joys, coaxing him to hang on. Meanwhile, a few miles away, a college student, Sophia Danko's life is about to change forever. She meets the young, rugged Luke after going through a terrible break-up, and is thrown into a world which is completely opposite to that of her school life with many privileges. Sophia envisions a beautiful future for herself, but Luke seems to be keeping a secret from her, which could potentially ruin it all. So, Ira and Ruth, and Sophia and Luke. Discover how these two couples, separated by decades, are about to converge in the most unexpected way. About Nicholas Sparks Nicholas Sparks was born in Nebraska, United States. Today, he is one of the most famous American romantic novelists. He has penned eighteen novels. Several of his books like The Notebook, A Walk to Remember, The Last Song, Nights in Rodanthe and The Lucky One have been adapted into films. After trying a variety of jobs, he turned to selling pharmaceuticals in Washington D.C., where he met his literary agent who picked up The Notebook. Thus, Sparks began his writing career.