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Book Reviews: Duggar style

Growing Up Duggar: The Duggar Girls Share Their View of Life Inside American's Most Well-Known Super-Sized FamilyGrowing Up Duggar: The Duggar Girls Share Their View of Life Inside American’s Most Well-Known Super-Sized Family by Jana, Jill, Jessa, and Jinger Duggar

The four oldest daughters of the Jim-Bob and Michelle Duggar family, (Jana, Jill, Jessa, and Jinger) who appear on the TLC/Discovery show “19 Kids and Counting”, share about their beliefs and faith. Each of the girls talks about their field of interest (midwifery, photography, mentor, counselor); volunteer experiences (fire department, mission trips); the family’s courting practices (with a story from brother Josh and his wife Anna. I would have liked to hear about Jessa’s new courtship, which probably either wasn’t happening when they wrote the book and/or was being saved for the new season of their TV show.)

Why I picked up the book: I watch their “reality” show on TLC (19 Kids and Counting) and have read the two books their parents wrote. I was interested to know more about how the children of a super-sized family feel.

Why I finished it: I really wanted this to be more “growing up” stories rather than advice, which in my opinion seemed based on what their parents have told them rather than what they have experienced in life, as they are all in their late teens/early 20s. The intended audience is teens, so it might be better received by them. I do like/appreciate that the family talks so openly about their faith and are not afraid to share that with the world.

I’d give it to: fans of the show or who have read the two other Duggar books, so they will have more background of the family. Teenagers looking for advice or an understanding friend.

My rating: 2 of 5 stars (It was okay)

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The Duggars: 20 and Counting!: Raising One of America's Largest Families—How They Do ItThe Duggars: 20 and Counting!: Raising One of America’s Largest Families—How They Do It by Michelle and Jim-Bob Duggar

I have an obsession for reality tv so I had to read this. The family intrigues me. I know I could never parent that many children, and I’m still not convinced that they do either. I think even though they call it “mentoring”, the older siblings do way too much of the parenting of the youngers.
I liked some of their strategies for organization. I still don’t think they live entirely debt-free on their own… Even if you call it divine intervention, they are given a lot that they wouldn’t have if they were a “normal” struggling family. I’m sure if I had that many kids, I wouldn’t have all the “help” they have. I would love to read the “true story” of how they made it without the help and assistance of others. Plus, I wish a television show would help me pay for and decorate my house.
Anyway it is a fast, easy read and was worth the time.

My rating: 3 of 5 stars (Liked It)

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A Love That Multiplies: An Up-Close View of How They Make it Work A Love That Multiplies: An Up-Close View of How They Make it Work by Michelle and Jim-Bob Duggar

I have mixed feelings about the Duggars but the more I read and watch their show, the more I tend to really like them. While I don’t think I could handle that many children, they really do a good job and have very well behaved children. I like that they aren’t afraid to talk about and live their faith.

They had some interesting recipes, parenting tips, talked a lot about Josie and mentioned some things that were in the first book. The best part was probably the list of references in the back for webpages and other resources they use for homeschooling, clothes, etc.

My rating: 3 of 5 stars (Liked It)

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Reviews by Jenn, YA Librarian (View all my Goodreads reviews)

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