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Suzanne's Diary for Nicholas

by James Patterson

Published: 2002-04-01
Paperback : 272 pages

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Introduction

Katie Wilkinson has finally found the perfect man - but one day he suddenly disappears, leaving behind only a diary written by a new mother named Suzanne for her baby, Nicholas. In it she intimately reveals the romance between herself and the child's father, her hopes for their marriage, and her unparalleled joy in motherhood. As Katie reads on, she realizes that the man she loves is Suzanne's husband. Now, filled with terror and hope, Katie must struggle to understand what has happened - and find out if her new love has a prayer of surviving.

Editorial Review

Talk about a change of pace! Renowned suspense writer and Edgar Award winner James Patterson, author of such bestsellers-turned-blockbuster-movies as Along Came a Spider and Kiss the Girls, exposes his sensitive side in his new novel, Suzanne's Diary for Nicholas. Katie Wilkinson's boyfriend Matt dumps her; not a total cad, he leaves her a gift, a diary kept by Suzanne, his first wife, for their son Nicholas. Though it's not exactly the diamond ring Katie was hoping for, she's unable to make herself destroy the diary--against her better judgment, Katie begins to read.

Drawn against her will into the other woman's world, Katie learns of physician Suzanne's heart attack at age 35 and her decision to slow down, accomplished by a move to Martha's Vineyard and a new job as a simple country doctor. When love comes knocking, in the form of housepainter-cum-poet Matt Harrison, Suzanne is ready to listen to her newly repaired heart. Though painful for Katie, she begins to know and like Suzanne and her infant son Nicholas. Suzanne's devotion to Matt and their son shines through, as well as her plainspoken wisdom. While the journal helps Katie understand Matt, whether they can write a future together remains in question. --Alison Trinkle

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by Therese T. (see profile) 04/17/22

by Ruth S. (see profile) 08/07/18

Light easy read

"Precious story.."by Char J. (see profile) 11/17/11

This book was so sweet. It took a little turn that surprised me, quite pleasantly. I simply loved this book. It was a quick, easy read and a heartwarming story.

"Beautiful Love Story"by Kris C. (see profile) 10/17/11

The book was just a fun in between read. Nothing too heavy just all of the great heartache and romance of a beautiful love story. Fans of Nicholas Sparks will enjoy this book. Fast, easy read.

"Good book, easy to read."by Sheilla D. (see profile) 01/17/11

I really enjoyed reading this book outside of my book club's pick. It was a bit of a tear jerker and I found myself reading for hours on end because I needed to know how it was going to end! I breezed... (read more)

"The was a really sweet book."by Jennifer S. (see profile) 01/13/11

It was a very nice read, the story was sad but wonderful. James Patterson is a great writer.

"Suzanne's Diary for Nicholas"by Laurel H. (see profile) 09/27/10

Impressive how well Patterson can write the inner thoughts of a woman. Wonderful book. Read with a box of tissues!

"Too Sappy & predictible"by Carrie K. (see profile) 05/16/10

"Suzanne's Diary for Nicholas"by Michelle G. (see profile) 01/17/10

"Heart-felt and Heart-wrenching"by Joy P. (see profile) 09/19/07

Our Book Club agreed that this book had great life lessons. We all agreed that the lesson of the 5 balls was something we could apply to our life. This book is definitely worth reading.

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