by Scott Bolzan
First published 2011
Scott Bolzan wakes up in a hospital bed at age 46 with no memory of his life. The former Cleveland Browns offensive lineman cannot remember his wife Joan, his children, or anything about his past. A tragic accident has erased decades of memories, leaving him unable to recognize faces or navigate basic technology. Joan becomes his guide as Scott struggles to relearn everything from personal relationships to modern life. Together they face the challenge of rebuilding not just his memory but their marriage. Scott must decide whether to mourn his lost identity or embrace creating a new one. This true account, written by Scott and Joan together, reveals how love and determination help them forge ahead when the past disappears completely.
Genres: contemporary, memoir, biography-memoir, disability
Vibes: emotional-atmospheric, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: fish-out-of-water, second-chance
Setting: Cleveland
Period: 21st-century
304 pages · Kindle Edition · HarperOne