When the Vow Breaks: A Survival and Recovery Guide for Christians Facing Divorce

I never imagined I would be reading this book. I have cried rivers of tears this year upon facing the reality of my wife choosing divorce. Words simply can't describe how helpful this book was, on so many levels. I deeply appreciate the emphasis on Scripture. I just finished it and I am starting again now that my emotions are not so raw. I highly recommend anyone facing the indescribable horror of divorce, particuarly if you are the "non-initiator," to find an understanding friend in this book. Thank you, Joseph Kniskern, for having the courage to share your brokenness with me; I have thanked Him as you requested!

12/27/00It has been exactly a year since my wife had an affair with her girlfriend's husband, filed for divorce, and hired my city's most notorious Family Law attorney to attack me. There are now five attorneys involved (2 custody, 2 financial, & a discovery referee) and four accountants.If you are going through a divorce, or contemplating one, I must tell you, this last year has been the most difficult in my life. I have a strong faith in GOD, I am the father of two wonderful children, and I am the CEO of a large holding company.I have always read 50 books a year. And this year is no exception. Only this year, 25 were on divorce ranging from "When a mate wants out" to "Moving on when your mate moves out". However, by far the best book I read was Joseph Warren Kniskern's book, "When the Vow Breaks".I am the leader of a large organization and I teach as well. One of the greatest compliments I can get, is for someone to say, often many years later, "You made a difference in my life".This is exactly the compliment of a lifetime that I want to give to Warren. His book made a difference in my life and it will in yours as well.

Mr. Kniskern addresses many issues in this book for those facing a seemingly impossible situation. It is so painful to find yourself facing divorce when you really believed in "till death do you part". Whether your spouse is wanting out of the marriage, or circumstances have occurred that make it impossible to stay, this book is a Godsend! He discusses the Biblical views on marriage, when divorce is acceptable for Christians, why we should first consider reconciliation (for me, a very important topic), emotional and spiritual healing, as well as legal issues. In my case, I did have scriptural grounds for a divorce, but God used this book to encourage me to try again with my husband. We are currently working on reconciliation, and God has worked many miracles in our relationship and lives. A definite "must read" for anyone who thought their marriage would last forever, only to have the rug pulled out from under them. I have recommended this book to several friends, and would encourage pastors and counselors to check it out as well.

Unlike some other guides written for Christians facing divorce, this book is written by a Christian who actually went through an unwanted divorce and its painful aftermath. This book is excellent - compassionate as well as practical. I emailed the author with a biblical question regarding my own marital situation and he replied within days. Needless to say, I was impressed! I cannot recommend this book strongly enough.

This is a great book that deals with the issue of divorce in a practical and real way. The author is very Biblical in his treatment of this difficult subject, but at the same time he brings a unique insight and senstivity to the issue as a person who himself went through the pains of a divorce. The book will give a strong Biblical perspective to the reader while at the same time encouraging him/her through the difficult process of recovering from a divorce.