When Landon Carter, the son of a well-known congressman, first meets Jamie Sullivan, the daughter of a local clergyman, it is like a bolt from the blue. Jamie is gravely ill and knows her days are numbered. And although most of her classmates consider her more of a freak, Landon discovers that he has fallen deeply in love with the girl. Jamie is full of optimism despite the knowledge of her malignant disease. Through her, Landon learns the power of friendship and helping others, but also learns the importance of forgiveness. No medicine in the world can cure Jamie. But Landon can give her something she's always wanted - love and marriage. Until death do them part.