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A Walk to Remember • 1999

Nicholas Sparks

With her steady hand, she showed me how important it was to help others; with her patience and kindness she showed me what life is really about. Her cheerfulness and optimism, even in times of sickness, was the most amazing thing I have ever witnessed.

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This is a tribute to someone whose calm, gentle care taught the narrator what matters. She helped others steadily and stayed patient and kind. What amazes the speaker most is her cheer and hope even while she was ill.

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