Inspired by the notebook, a popular title by nicholas sparks, coles work is more of a sentimental journey than a pure love story. Sand dollar is a story of undying love for the one who got away. Although its considered to be a romantic fantasy a kind of cross between the notebook and the sixth sense the book distinguishes itself from other romance novels in its genre by its honest portrayal of life as a recurring tragedy, a roller coaster ride of. But on this visit to the beach, she discovers a littleknown treasure and learns of. Sand dollar is more than just a story about the one who got away. A story of undying love is sebastian coles debut novel, but i think he will have a long list of best sellers if he keeps going at this rate.
My taste in reading was shaped by those masters and still today, when i read fiction, i appreciate the dark tones, the gothic touches, and the psychological. I got this from author sebastian cole, i am really grateful. Sand dollar by sebastian cole, 9780985115609, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. As his family members arrive to bid him goodbye, noah discovers a far greater truth about his past, present, and future. From his hospital bed, eightyyearold noah hartman describes his life of love and loss to josh, a wise orderly at mt. Sebastian cole on his death bed, eightyyearold noah hartman shares the story of the one true love of his life, robin, who married and then left him, only to reappear thirteen years later as he was about to walk.
Sand dollar is one of those rare books that makes you feel, laugh and cry. A story of undying love by sebastian cole book club. Sand dollar is one of those rare books that makes you feel, laugh and cry all at the same time. The writing is fantastic and this book makes you think. It is best described as a romantic fantasy, kind of like the notebook with a sixth sense twist. A story of undying love book online at best prices in india on. A story of undying love by sebastian cole in a giveaway for free on goodreads firstreads. Similar to a nicholas sparks novel, but uniquely different, sand dollar is a thoughtprovoking, emotional read with real life situations that might even have you yelling at the main characters at times. Sand dollar is a literaryquality mainstream novel that explores the meaning of love. Sand dollar is more than just a story about the one. Read sand dollar a story of undying love by sebastian cole available from rakuten kobo.
It is difficult to find a shell so rich in symbolism as the sand dollar. Sand dollar a finalist in the 20 usa best book awards in. Todays featured kindle book free kindle books and tips. Description noah hartman has it all, or so it seems.
A story of undying love from the worlds largest community of readers. A story of undying love by sebastian cole, paperback. Spiked with a sensible dose of realism and spiced with a jarring dash of melodrama. This wellcrafted book is a romantic fantasy that uses intermittent. The story opens with noah hartman, 80 years old, lying on his deathbed recounting his life of love and loss to josh, a. Noah hartman meets his soul mate, robin at a local club. A story of undying love by sebastian cole has earned several awards. A story of undying love is available for purchase at amazon and barnes and noble. Cole writes from the heart, believing in true love, love at first sight, and finding that one person in life youre meant to be with. A story of undying love ebook written by sebastian cole. A story of undying love is a novel of love, loss, second chances, and redemption. Sebastian cole not only has one or two twists and turns waiting for you toward the end but many. Sand dollar is an epic, heartwrenching love story about the one who got away. A story of undying love by cole, sebastian book the fast free sand dollar.
Sand dollar is a heartwrenching love story about the one who got away. Apr 11, 2012 sand dollar is an epic, heartwrenching love story about the one who got away. Cole has received several awards for his debut novel, sand dollar, which includes being the winner of the beverly hills book award, the bronze winner of. A story of undying love 2012, follows noah hartman, a trust fund baby who is to inherit his familys fortune. My book love affair began in my early teens with the bronte sisters, dickens, austen, poe, conrad, and james. Coles sand dollar is a literaryquality mainstream novel that explores the meaning of love.
Sand dollar ebook by sebastian cole 9780985115616 rakuten. As the story begins, noah is about to be married to sarah, a beautiful young woman who has his parents approval and his trust and devotion. A story of undying love by sebastian cole was chosen as a finalist in the best new fiction category and the romance category of the 20 usa best book awards, sponsored by usa book news. When i was a girl, i saw my first sand dollar which i later learned was called the key hole sand dollar and my uncle, a priest, explained to me how it represented the story of the birth, crucifixion and resurrection of our lord jesus christ. Groomed since childhood to inherit the family fortune and business empire, the effect of living the life. The narrative of sand dollar weaves back and forth through the life of noah hartman to tell a story of the undying love of soul mates and the trials and rewards of following ones heart. I suppose now would be a good time to discuss the story a little bit. Apr 11, 2012 sand dollar paperback a story of undying love.
Get your tissues ready now, because you are definitely going to need them. Weve all had loved ones in our lives who are no longer with us, not just lovers or spouses, but grandparents, parents, children, siblings, close friends, etc. The concept for sand dollar is based on an experience i once had while snorkeling on my honeymoon in the crystal clear waters of the caribbean. Sand dollar is an epic love story about one mans journey through life, noah hartmans journey, and his undying love for his one true love, his soul mate, robin, who also happens to be the one who got away. Seen through the eyes of children, the legend of the sand dollar shares the timeless hope of resurrection and new life, the promise of easter. A story of undying love by sebastian cole sand dollar. Suddenly you by lisa kleypas october 9 september 5. The legend of the sand dollar by chris auer scholastic. A story of undying love by sebastian cole for only 99 cents for a limited time. Apr 19, 20 cole writes from the heart, believing in true love, love at first sight, and finding that one person in life youre meant to be with. Groomed since childhood to inherit the family fortune and business empire, the effect of living the life set down for him by controlling parents has left noah out of touch with his inner self. Smashwords about sebastian cole, author of sand dollar. When he loses her, he does not ever give up on their love, truly believing they belong. I am excited to announce that my debut novel, sand dollar.
Sand dollar is the story of noah hartman told by noah, himself, from his hospital bed. Sand dollar by sebastian cole is a literary novel that consists of a great love story with real life characters having real life problems. There are very few books which will touch the very depths of your soul. Sand dollar a story of undying love by sebastian cole a novel life. It will renew your faith in finding and keeping that one true love. Kate patrick sand dollar is a strong pick for general fiction and romance collections, highly recommended. A story of undying love by sebastian cole goodreads. A story of undying love, has been chosen as an awardwinning finalist in the best new fiction category and also the romance category of the 20 usa best book awards, sponsored by usa book news. A story of undying love find me if someday you should ever think of me and miss me, know in your heart that id want you to find me once again. Did the note from sebastian coles at the end of the book strike a chord. A story of undying love noah hartman has it all, or so it seems. Jul 31, 2014 cole writes from the heart, believing in true love, love at first sight, and finding that one person in life youre meant to be with.
A story of undying love, was emotionally inspired by his own personal life experiences. To the snarling cynics like me who mentally have their arms akimbo and their eyebrow raised, i say pick up sand dollar. Review so to the hopeless romantics out there i say, highly recommended have at. So to the hopeless romantics out there i say, highly recommended have at it, this is a mustread. A story of undying love and surprise yourself by discovering the romantic in you. As the story begins, noah is about to be married to sarah, a beautiful young woman who has. Noah has it all, but his controlling parents have left him unsure how to battle his internal struggles and uncertain of who he is on the outside.
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