Nicholas Sparks, the bestselling author behind several beloved novels, recently shared that A Walk to Remember holds a special place among his book-to-movie adaptations. The 2002 film, starring Mandy Moore and Shane West, remains his personal favorite, even after years of fan admiration.

"I’ve seen A Walk to Remember the most," Sparks noted. He added that The Notebook is another “iconic” adaptation that he hopes will endure through time.

Discussing the inspiration behind A Walk to Remember, Sparks revealed his initial struggle to write Jamie's fate, admitting he couldn’t bring himself to end the character’s story explicitly. "I just didn’t have the heart to write it," he shared, leaving her fate somewhat ambiguous.

He also recalled introducing the film to his five children. “When my kids asked what I did, I’d say, ‘I’ve got the movie for you,’” he said, reminiscing about multiple family viewings.

Sparks fondly remembered working with Moore and West, praising their excitement and warmth on set. He shared that his young son was even in the movie, appearing in the church scene with a perfectly “miserable” expression.

Decades later, Sparks remains friends with the stars, expressing pride in their career journeys and the film’s enduring impact: “It’s a movie that resonates on levels that are hard to explain.”