Since this is the final entry of this blog, the oly topic that has not been covered yet is the biographical information on Nicholas Sparks, so then... i must end with tha
Nicholas Sparks was born on December 31, 1965, in Omaha, Nebraska, to Patrick Michael Sparks, a professor, and Jill Emma Marie (née Thoene) Sparks, a homemaker and optometrist's assistant. He was the middle of three children, with an older brother Michael Earl "Micah" Sparks (1964–) and a younger sister, Danielle "Dana" Sparks (1966–2000), who died at the age of 33. Sparks has said that she is the inspiration for the main character in his novel A Walk to Remember. Sparks was raised as a roman Catholic and is of German, Czech, English and Irish ancestry.
He graduated in 1984 as valedictorian from Bella Vista High School, then enrolling at the University of Notre Dame, having received a full track and field scholarship. In his freshman year, set his team a record for the 4 x 800 relay. Sparks majored in business finance and graduated with honors in 1988. He also met his future wife that year, Cathy Cote from New Hampshire, while they were both on spring break. They married in July 1989 and moved to Sacramento, California.
Sparks currently resides in New bern, north Carolina whith his family, where he continues to write. Sparks has donated a track to New Bern High School and contributes to local and national charities. Nicholas Sparks has touched the heart of millions across the United States and may continue to do so.
Sources:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nicholas_Sparks#Early_life
http://media.photobucket.com/image/nicholas%20sparks/pscdj/sparks.jpg?o=4
