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Take The Vow for Valentines Day
NASHVILLE – Jan. 6, in the year of our Lord 2011 – The Vow—Kim and Krickitt Carpenter’s amazing, true story of memory lost and love found . . . again—debuts Feb.10, 2012, in an updated and expanded version from B&H Publishing Group. The book inspired an upcoming major motion picture starring Rachel McAdams and Channing Tatum.
“This is a love story,” Kim said. “But it’s also a story about hope, commitment and doing the things you said you would do.”
The Vow traces actual events from the 1990s, when Kim and Krickitt met, fell in love and married. Just 10 weeks later, the couple survived a terrible car wreck with Krickitt awakening in the hospital married to a stranger. The accident had claimed 18 months of Krickitt’s memories, including all recollection of Kim.
With Kim committed to his marriage vows and Krickitt maintaining her strong Christian faith even if recent memories were gone, the couple began the long road to a rebuilt relationship, with a second wedding ceremony and renewal of their vows almost three years later. It gave new meaning to the words “in sickness and in health.”
“You make a promise before God with your wedding vows,” Krickitt said. “You have to take that seriously.”
The Carpenter’s story generated international interest at the time and resulted in the initial release of their book. Now reissued with an additional chapter and new 16-page photo insert, The Vow tells the true and more complete story than the film it inspired.
"B&H is honored to introduce the truly inspirational story of Kim and Krickitt Carpenter to a new generation of readers,” Jennifer Lyell, B&H Publishing Group director of women's books, said. “I believe reading the true story of the Carpenters’ faith and commitment will profoundly and positively affect how we view relationships.”
The Vow, a 240-page trade paperback book, retails for $14.99, can be preordered now and hits store shelves nationwide Feb. 10.