Book of the week:
Growing Up Duggar: It's All About Relationships
by Jill Duggar, Jinger Duggar, Jessa Duggar, Jana Duggar
I
am reading "Growing up Duggar: It's all about Relationships". This
book is written through the eyes of the Duggar's Oldest girls, Jill,
Jinger, Jessa and Jana. I am only into the first few chapters and
already I love this book. It is very inspirational and uplifting, and
if you watch the Duggar's, you can really see where their views stand,
in comparison with how America is, in today's day.
I
love the show. I must preface with the fact that I am not a Christian. I
really have no denominational standing, I was baptized Lutheran and believe
in God's pray and word, but have no practiced during my adulthood. I do,
however, have a lot of faith and can only hope that my girls have some
of the same morals and values that these girls hold true. They are very
smart in their craft and very intelligent in regards to how they want to
live their lives and I give them nothing but my utmost respect for
their beliefs. If anything, I think they I would love to aspire to live
like this family, minus the 19 kids though. (I will gladly keep the 2 I
have, ONLY!)
I
have been a fan of the show for years now and admire what Michelle and
Jim Bob have done, finding God and asking him to show them the way. In
the end, it has led them to success, a debt free life and a great,
moving television show. I laugh because it is referenced by the Girls
that they do not even watch the show, or T.V. for that matter!
In
my personal life, I have looked up to them, using their guidance to
show my own family the way to finding a debt free lifestyle. I have
read Michelle's tips, used God's prayer and am happy to say that Hubby
and I are almost there. It is a huge relief and weight that is lifted
and the closer that we get, the better we both feel about our purpose in
this life that we share with our children.
But,
we are also a traditional American family and watch way to much T.V.
We enjoy the finer things in life, like lots of those T.V.'s, cable in
all the bed rooms, new clothes, and material things, computers, tablets,
phones, etc. But that does not mean that I still do not send my well
wishes to my God to ask him to continue to show me the way in all that I
do, as well as a simple prayer for my Hubby and my children.
I
can not wait to get further into this book (I just started on Saturday)
as I am finding it moving and motivating and very spiritual for my
personal soul. It is uplifting to see the girls life, through their
eyes. I think that through the years, they have received some backlash
about the way they are raised and the notion that they are raising the
younger children, which they do not deny. I think it is fascinating to
see the responsibilities that God has entrusted in them and how they deal
with what they are faced with. Sometimes it is another person's word that can
bring your own reflections out.
I
hope to have this book completed by next week, to share more about what
I have learned in my journey of reading. If you are looking for a book
to read that is light and easy, yet so empowering and interesting, this
is your book. I would encourage all to check this one out and see the
world through a different mindset.
Book Information:
In
a rare look inside America’s favorite mega-sized family, the four
eldest girls talk about their faith, their dreams for the future, and
what it’s like growing up a Duggar.Airing weekly throughout the United
States, the United Kingdom, Australia, and New Zealand, 19 Kids and Counting
has made the huge Duggar family into a media phenomenon. The Duggar
children are frequently asked, “Tell the truth; do you really agree with
the lifestyle your parents have created for you?” Now, the four eldest
Duggar girls—Jana, Jill, Jessa, and Jinger—open up about the blessings
and advantages of living the Duggar lifestyle.
With a backdrop of the key relationships in their lives—relationship with self, parents, siblings, friends, boys, and God—the
four Duggar girls open up about their own personal faith and
convictions, boys, dating, manners, living in a large family, politics,
and much more. You’ll learn how the family navigates the difficult years
between twelve and sixteen and what the girls look for in a man, all in
a frank and fun book that will inspire teens and adults alike.
Including lighthearted stories about the younger kids’ antics, Growing Up Duggar is a wise and entertaining trip into a family like no other.
Just a REVIEW:
**From goodreads.com**
I
must say, I personally really enjoyed this book. It offered insight
into the Duggar family from their view point---literally each chapter of
the book was written from the viewpoint of one of the four girls which
made the book feel conversational. Just as if you were sitting down with
the girls over coffee and having a chat about various topic and views.
For me, this book also felt somewhat devotional in nature at times,
which I thoroughly enjoyed. this book made me think and reevaluate
different areas of my life, which is the intended purpose as explained
by the girls throughout. Overall, I very much enjoyed the book and would
recommend and pass it along to others in my circles and offer it as
suggested reading in my library.
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So, check this one out, let me know what you think! Let's read it together!!!
Thanks and Happy Reading all!
~KEL~
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