It has even been praised by Sparks for the sensitive portrayal of the subject. Much like ‘The Lucky One,’ the former film explores the impact of war on soldiers and their personal relationships.Īnother movie that has similar themes is ‘The Hurt Locker,’ a war film that beautifully chronicles the lives of soldiers surviving in Iraq. The Christian drama movie ‘Indivisible’ also depicts the conflicted mind of an ex-Army Chaplain while trying to overcome the trauma of war and save his marriage. He intended to depict the troubles soldiers face while readjusting to normal life in his novel. Therefore, it is highly likely that Sparks drew inspiration from these real army veterans he encountered in his life.

We see them and I remember every single one of them had either gone to Iraq or Afghanistan and when they come back – they are all changed…All different. They are part and parcel of my town and life. He stated, “We have 200,000 active military and their families nearby. The author stated in an interview that the novel and its characters are inspired by his own experiences living near the Fort Bragg and Fort Lejeune military bases in North Carolina. However, it is based on the 2008 bestselling novel of the same name by Nicholas Sparks. No, ‘The Lucky One’ is not based on a true story. If that’s your case too, we have all the information you need! The gripping performances by the cast members, as well as the realistic narrative, make one wonder whether it is a true story. Starring Zac Efron and Taylor Schilling in the lead, ‘The Lucky One’ is a heart-wrenching tale of love, loss, and destiny. When she realizes that Logan is connected to her deceased Marine brother Drake, Beth is torn between resenting Logan and giving in to her love for him. Logan and Beth’s growing closeness irks Beth’s ex-husband Keith, who sets out to expose his secret.

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