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Book Introduction
“This winter, your wish will come true!”
The ultimate moving romance from the author of "The Notebook"
Nicholas Sparks' new book, "Wish," which immediately rose to number one on the New York Times bestseller list upon its publication and once again created the "Sparks Syndrome" around the world, has finally arrived for Korean readers.
This work, written on the 20th anniversary of his debut by the author, who is known as a master of classic romance and is evaluated as having the most outstanding skill in portraying modern American lyricism, is another masterpiece that contains the protagonist Maggie's great first love, miraculous encounter, and last Christmas wish.
Maggie, a renowned travel photographer with little time left, accidentally tells Mark, a new gallery employee, about a person who changed her life decades ago and what happened that winter.
The story unfolds dazzlingly, jumping between New York in 2019 and the seaside town of Ocracoke in 1996, and the pure and true love story from a distant yet vivid memory comes to life again.
At the same time, the thrilling yet intense life story that is told calmly while looking back on the years and the touching twist revealed at the end warm the heart and bring tears to the eyes.
How about wrapping up the year with "Wish," a new classic romance that will settle warmly in your heart like the first snow?
The ultimate moving romance from the author of "The Notebook"
Nicholas Sparks' new book, "Wish," which immediately rose to number one on the New York Times bestseller list upon its publication and once again created the "Sparks Syndrome" around the world, has finally arrived for Korean readers.
This work, written on the 20th anniversary of his debut by the author, who is known as a master of classic romance and is evaluated as having the most outstanding skill in portraying modern American lyricism, is another masterpiece that contains the protagonist Maggie's great first love, miraculous encounter, and last Christmas wish.
Maggie, a renowned travel photographer with little time left, accidentally tells Mark, a new gallery employee, about a person who changed her life decades ago and what happened that winter.
The story unfolds dazzlingly, jumping between New York in 2019 and the seaside town of Ocracoke in 1996, and the pure and true love story from a distant yet vivid memory comes to life again.
At the same time, the thrilling yet intense life story that is told calmly while looking back on the years and the touching twist revealed at the end warm the heart and bring tears to the eyes.
How about wrapping up the year with "Wish," a new classic romance that will settle warmly in your heart like the first snow?
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index
Christmas season
be isolated
The Nutcracker
start
Christmas tree
Second trimester
Holiday spirit and Christmas Eve
Late pregnancy
Merry Christmas
mark
Acknowledgements
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The Nutcracker
start
Christmas tree
Second trimester
Holiday spirit and Christmas Eve
Late pregnancy
Merry Christmas
mark
Acknowledgements
Detailed image
Into the book
Come December, Manhattan is transformed into a city quite different from the one Maggie knew.
---From the "first sentence"
“You didn’t need a college degree.
“The author has walked a remarkable path as a photographer and has also inspired many people with his videos and writings about cancer.”
“Thank you for saying that, but those people don’t really know me.
“After all, isn't that the most important thing in life? That the person I choose truly knows and loves me?”
--- p.49
I hesitated.
“What would you say if someone asked you why you came here?”
My aunt thought for a moment.
“We must never forget that no one is perfect.
Everyone makes mistakes and lives.
All we can do is move forward and try to be the best version of ourselves.
In this case, you can either tell the truth or lie.
I think it's a question of what kind of person you want to see when you stand in front of the mirror.”
--- p.109
“Do you know what my aunt puts on top? Is it a star or an angel?”
"I don't know.
And… thank you.”
"what?"
“I didn’t ask.
Thank you for being so open-minded about why I came to Ocracoke.
“For being my private tutor.”
“No need to thank me,” Bryce said.
“Believe it or not, I’m glad you’re here too.
“Ocracoke is a bit boring in the winter.”
"no way."
He laughed.
“You know that, don’t you?”
Bryce came and I smiled for the first time.
“It’s not that bad.”
--- p.160~161
Maggie couldn't help but think back to the Christmas she'd spent in Ocracoke so long ago.
Because I realized that there is beauty in the simplicity of spending time with loved ones rather than alone.
--- p.218
But the mind is a strange thing.
Even though I knew there was no future between Bryce and me, I didn't care at all about it, lying awake at night, listening to the gentle sound of waves crashing against the shore.
--- p.296
“It’s very delicate.”
“There hasn’t been a single day where I haven’t done it.”
“Has the string ever broken?”
“Handle it very carefully.
I don't sleep or shower with my necklace on.
“Other than that, it’s always a part of my outfit.”
“Do you think of that night every time you wear the necklace?”
“I always remember that night.
Bryce is not just my first love.
“He is the only man I have ever loved.”
--- p.335~336
I sobbed, and he sobbed.
Even though we were together, we were alone in our sorrow.
--- p.381
“I’m not that special.
It wasn't something I planned.
“I’ve spent most of my life reacting to things that happen to me.”
“It’s more than that.
“The author has courage that I don’t have.”
“That’s not courage, it’s survival instinct.
“It would be a good thing if you learn something along the way.”
Mark leaned over the table.
“Can I tell you something?”
Maggie nodded weakly.
“This is the most memorable Christmas of my life.”
---From the "first sentence"
“You didn’t need a college degree.
“The author has walked a remarkable path as a photographer and has also inspired many people with his videos and writings about cancer.”
“Thank you for saying that, but those people don’t really know me.
“After all, isn't that the most important thing in life? That the person I choose truly knows and loves me?”
--- p.49
I hesitated.
“What would you say if someone asked you why you came here?”
My aunt thought for a moment.
“We must never forget that no one is perfect.
Everyone makes mistakes and lives.
All we can do is move forward and try to be the best version of ourselves.
In this case, you can either tell the truth or lie.
I think it's a question of what kind of person you want to see when you stand in front of the mirror.”
--- p.109
“Do you know what my aunt puts on top? Is it a star or an angel?”
"I don't know.
And… thank you.”
"what?"
“I didn’t ask.
Thank you for being so open-minded about why I came to Ocracoke.
“For being my private tutor.”
“No need to thank me,” Bryce said.
“Believe it or not, I’m glad you’re here too.
“Ocracoke is a bit boring in the winter.”
"no way."
He laughed.
“You know that, don’t you?”
Bryce came and I smiled for the first time.
“It’s not that bad.”
--- p.160~161
Maggie couldn't help but think back to the Christmas she'd spent in Ocracoke so long ago.
Because I realized that there is beauty in the simplicity of spending time with loved ones rather than alone.
--- p.218
But the mind is a strange thing.
Even though I knew there was no future between Bryce and me, I didn't care at all about it, lying awake at night, listening to the gentle sound of waves crashing against the shore.
--- p.296
“It’s very delicate.”
“There hasn’t been a single day where I haven’t done it.”
“Has the string ever broken?”
“Handle it very carefully.
I don't sleep or shower with my necklace on.
“Other than that, it’s always a part of my outfit.”
“Do you think of that night every time you wear the necklace?”
“I always remember that night.
Bryce is not just my first love.
“He is the only man I have ever loved.”
--- p.335~336
I sobbed, and he sobbed.
Even though we were together, we were alone in our sorrow.
--- p.381
“I’m not that special.
It wasn't something I planned.
“I’ve spent most of my life reacting to things that happen to me.”
“It’s more than that.
“The author has courage that I don’t have.”
“That’s not courage, it’s survival instinct.
“It would be a good thing if you learn something along the way.”
Mark leaned over the table.
“Can I tell you something?”
Maggie nodded weakly.
“This is the most memorable Christmas of my life.”
--- p.451
Publisher's Review
* Author who sold 105 million copies worldwide
* #1 New York Times bestseller
* Amazon rating of 4.7, over 42,965 reviews
* Universal Pictures confirmed to film the film
“That’s how I became a family secret.”
A love that began the moment the seasons of life changed
The touching love story "Wish" by Nicholas Sparks, the alchemist of love who epitomizes modern romance, has been published by Momo.
The story begins in 2019 with the recollections of Maggie Dawes, a renowned travel photographer who runs a gallery in Manhattan, New York.
Maggie, who has been battling melanoma for several years, is recently diagnosed with a life-threatening condition by her doctor and is feeling depressed. Then, she meets Mark, a new employee at a gallery, and they become close through a private conversation.
Maggie looks at the honest and capable Mark and is reminded of Bryce, an unforgettable memory from decades ago, and soon they sit by the Christmas tree and tell each other the story of their first love.
Thirteen weeks pregnant, Maggie, an ordinary sixteen-year-old from Seattle, decides to leave her family and friends behind to live with her aunt on the remote island of Ocracoke until she can give her baby up for adoption.
Marooned in a lonely seaside town after a single mistake, Maggie becomes deeply frustrated with her situation and struggles to adjust to her aunt's care.
Then one day, Bryce, one of the few peers on the island, appears in front of Maggie.
Maggie opens her heart to Bryce as he teaches her photography, and their relationship develops into love over the winter.
The author has created a three-dimensional narrative that alternates between the present, where Maggie is spending her last winter, and the past, where she met her first love, to portray a dazzlingly poignant love and a gentle, hazy familial love.
The story of a past love that was pure and true, where they saw each other as they really are, and the present story that leaves a deep impression with a touching twist, will bring hot tears to your eyes.
“My heart has never left that place.”
A lifelong wish that remains unchanged through the years
Happiness is short-lived, as Maggie's story takes a completely different turn than Mark expected.
Maggie and Bryce, who fell uncontrollably in love for the first time, face a tragic breakup that was already predicted.
But their real breakup comes later, and Maggie has a hard time revealing the backstory she's been keeping to herself.
Mark, who had been listening quietly, suddenly asks Maggie this question.
If your wish could come true, what would you wish for this Christmas?
Maggie wants to go back to that winter with Bryce, as she always did, but hesitates before saying it.
Until now, that was Maggie's only wish.
But suddenly another wish pops into Maggie's head.
I want to find the child I sent away at that time… .
Maggie's earnest wish resonates deeply in the hearts of readers.
A lifelong wish that has not changed even after decades has become a new hope with Mark's comfort and courage.
What will be the ending of Maggie's final wish? Will a Christmas miracle occur for Maggie, who reflects calmly on her life's trajectory and earnestly confesses that she lived faithfully responding to her circumstances? As we follow Maggie's life, love, and final moments, we are left with a warm and comforting feeling.
From the New York Times bestselling author
The world's warmest Christmas story
A touching romance, "Wish," depicts the eternal legacy of a great first love, an unexpected journey led by a fleeting decision, and a miraculous encounter that becomes a ray of light in a difficult life.
The author delicately portrays life, death, family, and love with his unique sensibility and excellent descriptions.
It convincingly portrays the heartbreaking story of youth who are so close yet so far away, as well as the growth of the main character Maggie, who realizes the true meaning of family and finds the point where passion springs forth.
It also adds to the fun and emotion by unfolding the power of love, which moves us in ways we can never understand, through various episodes and a tight emotional line.
The contrasting Christmas scenes of vibrant New York and simple, friendly Ocracoke feel like they've continued despite the roughly 20-year gap.
Just as these two winters cannot be left out of Maggie's life, everyone has seasons they wish to return to.
There are times when just thinking about them brings a smile to your face, or moments that evoke a deep sense of nostalgia, like old photographs or faded letters.
This work, which summons a precious page that has been deeply engraved yet has become distant in the accumulating time, will be the best gift this winter for readers who long for romantic and pure love.
* #1 New York Times bestseller
* Amazon rating of 4.7, over 42,965 reviews
* Universal Pictures confirmed to film the film
“That’s how I became a family secret.”
A love that began the moment the seasons of life changed
The touching love story "Wish" by Nicholas Sparks, the alchemist of love who epitomizes modern romance, has been published by Momo.
The story begins in 2019 with the recollections of Maggie Dawes, a renowned travel photographer who runs a gallery in Manhattan, New York.
Maggie, who has been battling melanoma for several years, is recently diagnosed with a life-threatening condition by her doctor and is feeling depressed. Then, she meets Mark, a new employee at a gallery, and they become close through a private conversation.
Maggie looks at the honest and capable Mark and is reminded of Bryce, an unforgettable memory from decades ago, and soon they sit by the Christmas tree and tell each other the story of their first love.
Thirteen weeks pregnant, Maggie, an ordinary sixteen-year-old from Seattle, decides to leave her family and friends behind to live with her aunt on the remote island of Ocracoke until she can give her baby up for adoption.
Marooned in a lonely seaside town after a single mistake, Maggie becomes deeply frustrated with her situation and struggles to adjust to her aunt's care.
Then one day, Bryce, one of the few peers on the island, appears in front of Maggie.
Maggie opens her heart to Bryce as he teaches her photography, and their relationship develops into love over the winter.
The author has created a three-dimensional narrative that alternates between the present, where Maggie is spending her last winter, and the past, where she met her first love, to portray a dazzlingly poignant love and a gentle, hazy familial love.
The story of a past love that was pure and true, where they saw each other as they really are, and the present story that leaves a deep impression with a touching twist, will bring hot tears to your eyes.
“My heart has never left that place.”
A lifelong wish that remains unchanged through the years
Happiness is short-lived, as Maggie's story takes a completely different turn than Mark expected.
Maggie and Bryce, who fell uncontrollably in love for the first time, face a tragic breakup that was already predicted.
But their real breakup comes later, and Maggie has a hard time revealing the backstory she's been keeping to herself.
Mark, who had been listening quietly, suddenly asks Maggie this question.
If your wish could come true, what would you wish for this Christmas?
Maggie wants to go back to that winter with Bryce, as she always did, but hesitates before saying it.
Until now, that was Maggie's only wish.
But suddenly another wish pops into Maggie's head.
I want to find the child I sent away at that time… .
Maggie's earnest wish resonates deeply in the hearts of readers.
A lifelong wish that has not changed even after decades has become a new hope with Mark's comfort and courage.
What will be the ending of Maggie's final wish? Will a Christmas miracle occur for Maggie, who reflects calmly on her life's trajectory and earnestly confesses that she lived faithfully responding to her circumstances? As we follow Maggie's life, love, and final moments, we are left with a warm and comforting feeling.
From the New York Times bestselling author
The world's warmest Christmas story
A touching romance, "Wish," depicts the eternal legacy of a great first love, an unexpected journey led by a fleeting decision, and a miraculous encounter that becomes a ray of light in a difficult life.
The author delicately portrays life, death, family, and love with his unique sensibility and excellent descriptions.
It convincingly portrays the heartbreaking story of youth who are so close yet so far away, as well as the growth of the main character Maggie, who realizes the true meaning of family and finds the point where passion springs forth.
It also adds to the fun and emotion by unfolding the power of love, which moves us in ways we can never understand, through various episodes and a tight emotional line.
The contrasting Christmas scenes of vibrant New York and simple, friendly Ocracoke feel like they've continued despite the roughly 20-year gap.
Just as these two winters cannot be left out of Maggie's life, everyone has seasons they wish to return to.
There are times when just thinking about them brings a smile to your face, or moments that evoke a deep sense of nostalgia, like old photographs or faded letters.
This work, which summons a precious page that has been deeply engraved yet has become distant in the accumulating time, will be the best gift this winter for readers who long for romantic and pure love.
GOODS SPECIFICS
- Date of issue: December 1, 2023
- Page count, weight, size: 488 pages | 542g | 140*210*30mm
- ISBN13: 9791193358177
- ISBN10: 1193358175
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