The Choice by Nicholas Sparks

Just when you think that you know what the "choice" is that Gabby Holland must make, the narrative skips ahead 11 years to a crucial choice that Travis Parker must make. Sparks conveys the glow of happy memories in describing the picnic and parasailing day Gabby and Travis have together. He also knows the draining emotional experience of waiting at a loved ones hospital bedside. A light, quick read. Janice Sherman