Three Weeks With My Brother

The day the pamphlet arrived was like any other. Nicholas Sparks was going about his daily business, taking care of his wife and five little children, keeping a busy schedule, and waiting on his publishers for a new book. On the other hand, the vibrant letterbox sent an entirely different message: a journey to some of the world's most fascinating locations. A thought began to seep into Nicholas's heart and thoughts. Nicholas Sparks and his brother Micah embarked on a three-week global journey in January 2003. At thirty-seven and thirty-eight years old, respectively, they were the last surviving members of their family, thus this would be a significant event in their life. The greatest tale of their lives would be revealed when they journeyed to the long-lost city of Machu Picchu high in the Andes, to the enigmatic Easter Island, to Ayers Rock in the Australian outback, and across the enormous Indian subcontinent. Daredevil Micah and more somber, introverted Nicholas reminisced about their boisterous childhood exploits and the tragedies that tried their faith against the background of the world's beauty, frequently overwhelming them with their emotions. They also learned shocking facts about hope, love, and grief throughout this journey. Three Weeks with my Brother is a story told with uncontrollably good humor, uncommon honesty, and intimate photos. It encourages us to accept life with all of its uncertainties and, above all, to treasure the happy moments, big and little, and the amazing people who make them possible.

Were You Aware?—

Is Nicholas's second nonfiction book, Three Weeks With My Brother? (The first one was Wokini, which Billy Mills, an Olympic gold medallist, and I wrote.)

Is it true that Nicholas and Micah Sparks collaborated on the book from different coasts, exchanging drafts via fax and phone calls?

Was the global excursion a component of a package for Notre Dame alumni?