it's been over 20 months since my dad passed away. and probably two good months since i've cried from missing him. i just finished the new nicholas sparks book "the last song" and couldn't breathe i was crying so hard toward the end.....i missed my dad more at that moment than i have since he passed away.....i've gotten to the point where i can smile and laugh now at memories that come across my mind so this really hit me hard....so beware if you go to read this book!