Fall in love with one of the bestselling novels of all time -- the legendary love story that became a beloved film starring Clint Eastwood and Meryl Streep. If you've ever experienced the one true love of your life, a love that for some reason could never be, you will understand why readers all over the world are so moved by this small, unknown first novel that they became a publishing phenomenon and #1 bestseller. The story of Robert Kincaid, the photographer and free spirit searching for the covered bridges of Madison County, and Francesca Johnson, the farm wife waiting for the fulfillment of a girlhood dream, The Bridges of Madison County gives voice to the longings of men and women everywhere -- and shows us what it is to love and be loved so intensely that life is never the same again.
The Bridges of Madison County Series
This series delves into the profound depths of human emotion and the unexpected passions that can bloom within ordinary lives. It follows the journeys of solitary souls who discover profound connections and transformative experiences through brief yet intense encounters. The narratives explore themes of longing, fulfillment, and the lasting impact of moments that reshape our perception of the world and ourselves. Each story celebrates the enduring power of love and shared experiences that resonate across time and circumstances.
Recommended Reading Order
The Bridges of Madison County: A Thousand Country Roads
An Epilogue to the Bridges of Madison County - A Novel
- 208 pages
- 8 hours of reading
AT LAST, THE REST OF THE STORY After many years and twelve million copies, Robert James Waller's The Bridges of Madison County remains one of the great love stories of all time. The tale of Robert Kincaid, photographer and free spirit, and Francesca Johnson, a convential farmer's wife, gave voice to the longings of men and women everywhere--to know what it is to be loved so intensely that life is never the same again. A THOUSAND COUNTRY ROADS At last, in this poignant new book, Robert James Waller tells the remainder of Robert and Francesca's story. Kincaid, left with only memories, will once again take to the road on a journey of discovery. On the expedition he calls Last Time, Kincaid heads back to Roseman Bridge in Madison County, Iowa, then on to an encounter with the distant past, and a surprise no one could have imagined...