The Best of Me. Poster of the 2014 movie and cover of the 2010 book
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The Best of Me
Nicholas Sparks, 2010
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Michael Hoffman, 2014

Alternating between scenes of their relationship in 1992 with their current lives separately, the film shows the story of Dawson and Amanda. Months later, after recovering, Dawson learns that his close friend and surrogate father, Tuck Hostetler, has died and returns home for the first time in almost twenty years to carry out Tuck’s final wishes.


Restoration. Poster of the 1995 movie and cover of the 1989 book
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Restoration
Rose Tremain, 1989
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Michael Hoffman, 1995

Robert Merivel, a seemingly fortunate young man, faces a life-altering turn when a passionate affair sparks a scandal, leaving him heartbroken and destitute. In the wake of this loss, Merivel embarks on a profound journey of self-discovery, unraveling the truth of his identity and, with the love of a captivating woman, transforms into a person he never imagined he could become.