When I saw a preview for the chick flick The Vow, I immediately dismissed it. The premise seems so contrived and unbelievable. Besides, Drew Barrymore and Adam Sandler already acted this out in 50 First Dates {with a fab sountrack might I add}. Would you spend upwards of $10 to see this movie?
I don’t normally fancy chick flicks, unless I’m pregnant. I’m most certainly NOT pregnant at this point in time. But, I did change my mind about this chick flick after reading an article in USA Today, about the book upon which the movie is based. The last sentence reads: Unlike the film, the book emphasizes the couple’s deep Christian faith.
Oooooh, pop parable!
I knew I had to read it. More importantly, I knew my book club, Bibliotherapy, had to read this as we rounded out our year of reading “Books turned Movies”. We also had to read it because Channing Tatum is on the cover. And, also because of this awesome meme I found on Pinterest:
#1 Reason to read The Vow
Hmmm…what was I saying? Oh, the book. Yes, here’s a brief synopsis:
Life as Kim and Krickitt Carpenter knew it was shattered beyond recognition on November 24, 1993. Two months after their marriage, a devastating car wreck left Krickitt with a massive head injury and in a coma for weeks. When she finally awoke, she had no idea who Kim was. With no recollection of their relationship and while Krickitt experienced personality changes common to those who suffer head injuries, Kim realized the woman he had married essentially died in the accident. And yet, against all odds, but through the common faith in Christ that sustained them, Kim and Krickitt fell in love all over again. Even though Kim stood by Krickitt through the darkest times a husband can ever imagine, he insists, “I’m no hero. I made a vow.”
I downloaded the book around 11:30 PM on Thursday and only stopped reading it after 1 am because my Little Bubba kept waking up. {Kids these days!}
While The Vow isn’t a literary masterpiece, the story is compelling. It’s invited me to consider how I’ve lived up to my own marital vows and examine how I would react in such an extreme situation. I’ve asked myself, “Have I been this loyal to my vows even in the everday situations?” Kim and Krickett show what it means to live out a covenant, no matter how many reasons you have to walk away.
I highly recommend the book, and I’ll def Redbox the film in a couple of months. BTW, if you’re looking for a good read, check out our Bibliotherapy Pinterest board for some ideas.
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You lost me at “chick flick”.
I’m not in a bookclub, but I’m currently reading Double Barrell by Grey West. It’s a fiction book about a zombie Apocalypse during the 1850s. President Lincoln is trying to… Well, I can’t say more than that. Great book.
I seriously had to check this book out on Amazon to see if you were pulling my chain. Say whaaaaa? Sounds strangely similar to the Lincoln film coming out where he’s a vampire slayer? What is with this defamation of President Lincoln? I don’t get it. Although, I will say the previews for the vampire movie really made me want to see a real, good, movie that personifies what we know of Lincoln. I think it’d be really intriguing.
So, I guess we’re even. You won’t be reading/seeing “The Vow” and I def won’t be reading “Double Barrell”.
While I can’t say I have that much interest in the movie (though I’d Redbox box it w/ u), I am intrigued to read the book b/c of the compelling story & like u said to see an example of what it means to truly live out a vow & reflect on how I’m living out my own marriage vow, even everyday.
I am currently finishing up Mockingjay, as you already know
Hurry up and finish Mockinjay so I can trash talk the ending with you! Love you
I finished last night; but wait, wouldn’t you have to fully read the book/ending to trash talk? Ha ha ha ❤ you!
LOVED the movie and then found out it was a TRUE story and I was even more compelled and impressed!
So, I still haven’t seen the movie. I’ve heard it’s drastically different than the book. The story, like you said, is so compelling. I have no idea why Hollywood found the new to “enhance” upon the original. Thank you for commenting and reading, my friend!
I would love to be in a book club! However, I just bum around and read things that other people are reading.
I’m reading The Artist’s Way now… Good book!
Well, my book club is all women. I’ve yet to come across a book club for men. I really don’t get why that is, especially since almost all of our significant others have expressed interest in Bibliotherapy. You should start a book club for guys!
The Artist’s Way…sounds intriguing and similar to War of Art by Pressfield. I need that sucker punch that these types of books offer. Like, daily, I need that sucker punch.
Thanks for stopping by, Duane. Happy reading!