Book Review: The Duggars: 20 and counting!

I've been a little Duggar-crazy lately. I admit it.

Jason found their show, "17/18 Kids and Counting" on the Netflix instant queue, which we love. He said, "Look what I found. You want me to add it?" I replied, "Are you kidding?! Add it, add it!!"

I've always loved watching the Duggars go through their day-to-day lives in a way that boggles mine and much of the world's minds. Watching them feels like visiting friends who always welcome you with open arms and a smile. They have a huge family, yet they are all best friends, enjoying time together and sticking like glue to their ultra-traditional values. They now have 19 well-behaved, home-schooled, faithful children; a 7,000 square-foot house that they all built themselves; and not one cent of debt. Who wouldn't want to know how they do it?

When I saw the parents, Jim Bob and Michelle, writing a book during one of the episodes, I immediately reserved it at my library. (That's what they would do--always frugal!) I know now that I'm almost done with it that I most definitely want to own it. This book has been so inspiring! You get to learn about how they developed the standards they have now, what their family life was like from the very beginning, and many wonderful, faith-inspiring stories are included. They also include lots of practical advice about organizing, teaching, cooking (recipes are scattered throughout the pages), and even potty-training. I've already read about a technique I want to try with Jamie called "blanket training."

The best part is that they give all of this information, plus answer some of the questions they're asked most frequently, with great humility and gratitude for all the blessings bestowed upon them. I'm so grateful that such righteous people have become so popular in our culture today. I hope that they're role models, and not just an entertaining oddity, more often than not. We could all benefit by being more like them.

Yes, Duggar-crazy. But, I believe, with good reason! :)

I highly recommend checking out this book. It's an easy, compelling, empowering read that will leave you inspired!





No compensation. Just wanted to share the awesomeness.