Charly Series by Jack Weyland

Meet Sam, the straitlaced computer-science major from Brigham Young University. And then meet Charly, the sparkling, quick-witted girl who steps into his world and turns it upside down. Their courtship is a never-ending round of ups and downs- literally. On their first date Charly tricks Sam into taking a Ferris wheel ride, then tells the operator they're engaged! All of this seems to be a little more than Sam can cope with. But he gradually comes to appreciate Charly's point of view... moreMeet Sam, the straitlaced computer-science major from Brigham Young University. And then meet Charly, the sparkling, quick-witted girl who steps into his world and turns it upside down. Their courtship is a never-ending round of ups and downs- literally. On their first date Charly tricks Sam into taking a Ferris wheel ride, then tells the operator they're engaged! All of this seems to be a little more than Sam can cope with. But he gradually comes to appreciate Charly's point of view. From the girl who loves to laugh, he learns to do the same. He finds out for the first time what it's like to be really alive. Charly is a story of joy and spontaneity, learning and loving, and, most of all, growing. less

Many of those who have read Jack Weyland's novel "Charly" or who have enjoyed the feature film based on it have had a number of unanswered questions--the first being how someone as charming and fun-loving as Charly could in any way be attracted to Sam, the straight-faced, socially awkward Mormon from Utah. Jack's new novel "Charly's Diary" answers this and many other questions. The premise is that Charly, an art student from NYC, always carried a sketch pad with her... moreMany of those who have read Jack Weyland's novel "Charly" or who have enjoyed the feature film based on it have had a number of unanswered questions--the first being how someone as charming and fun-loving as Charly could in any way be attracted to Sam, the straight-faced, socially awkward Mormon from Utah. Jack's new novel "Charly's Diary" answers this and many other questions. The premise is that Charly, an art student from NYC, always carried a sketch pad with her. As she and Sam became friends, she turned her sketch pad into a diary which recorded many details of her life as well as the health challenges she and Sam had to face. So this is told from Charly's point of view. If you loved "Charly" and have always wanted to know more about this epic love story, this is your chance. less

Those who read Charly will definitely want to read this novel and find out what happens to Sam, Charly's husband. How does he cope with being a single father? How does he come to terms with re-entry into the single life pressures of family and church? Find out in this gripping novel.

Elder Roberts knows that he and his companion are out of their area. But he has only a few months left on his mission in New Jersey, and there's one door he just has to knock on. His mom's parents, who haven't seen him since he was a baby, live there. Maybe, just maybe, he can get them to accept the gospel like their daughter, Charly, did more than twenty years ago... moreElder Roberts knows that he and his companion are out of their area. But he has only a few months left on his mission in New Jersey, and there's one door he just has to knock on. His mom's parents, who haven't seen him since he was a baby, live there. Maybe, just maybe, he can get them to accept the gospel like their daughter, Charly, did more than twenty years ago. And maybe he can find out something about his mother who died when he was a baby, and discover a little more about himself in the process. In this humorous and tender sequel to the novels Charley and Sam, best selling author Jack Weyland finally reveals what happened to Adam their only son. About the Author:Jack Weyland, one of the best-selling and most prolific authors of LDS fiction ever, received a bachelor's degree from Montana State University and a Ph.D. from Brigham Young University. He teaches physics at BYU-Idaho, where he is also known for his saxophone playing and his wry sense of humor. He and his wife, Sheryl, have five children and live in Rexburg, Idaho. less