The Vow

The Vow: The True Events that Inspired the Movie by Kim and Krickitt Carpenter, 2012 B&H Publishing Group

     This is the true story of Kimmer Carpenter and his wife Krickitt, told from Kim's point of view. Two months after their wedding on a trip to Krickitt's parents' home, Kim and Krickitt find themselves in the hospital following a car crash. Krickitt was driving and, after a near-death experience, sustains major brain damage. The doctors don't think she'll make it through the night, but she does only for her family and friends to discover that Krickitt can't remember the last year and a half. She doesn't remember Kim at all. 

     Kim tells of the struggles of living with a wife that no longer knows him, that cannot remember how they met, dated, or their life together. Krickitt repeatedly tells everyone that she feels no connection to the young woman in all the photos and videos. Yet the two still feel a need to stay faithful to their marriage vows. Eventually, through their faith, they discover their new relationship and re-dedicate their lives to each other. 

     Follow along as Kim realizes that his Krickitt is a completely new person, and falls in love with the new woman who is already his wife. With this read you can see their commitment to each other and each's relationship with God and how it strengthens the bond between the two. It was a quick read and compelling, despite my knowledge of the ending.