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A Love That Multiplies: An Up-Close View of How They Make it Work
In this second book from the Duggars, they focus on the principles that equip them to face life's challenges—drawing from their most recent challenge with the 3-month premature birth of their newest child, Josie. They also share the new challenges their older children are facing as they prepare for adult life. Central to the book is a section on the principles that the Dug...more
Hardcover, 288 pages
Published
June 7th 2011
by Howard Books
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I found this at the library and decided to check it out. I don't watch the TLC show but I've caught parts of it while surfing the channels and I admit to a weird curiosity. Also they live here in Arkansas too. Though we are in totally different parts of the state. Growing up I didn't want to be a doctor or lawyer or even an actress or singer. I wanted to be a mom. Fate chose differently for me, however. I actually enjoyed reading their beliefs and philosophies in raising their family. I think I...more
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I feel trying to portay their "micro-preemie's" stay in the NICU as almost a footnote in a tale of a trying year- was sanctimonious and condescending to parents who have had preemies. I don't doubt that the Duggar's tried to keep their trademark sunny-dispositions but would it betray their experience or negate their faith in God to admit those touch-n-go moments were dark and frightening perhaps not appropriate to be juxtaposed by a recipe on the opposite page?
The Duggar's story is interesting...more
The Duggar's story is interesting...more
Title: A LOVE THAT MULTIPLIES
Authors: Michelle and Jim Bob Duggar
Publisher: Howard Books
July 2011
ISBN: 1439183813
Genre: Inspirational/memoir
Most everyone in America has heard of the Duggar’s whether or not they have television. A conservative Christian family who believes God should decide the size of a family—and has been greatly blessed in many ways.
In this story, it starts out with that bad ice storm that had hit Arkansas, with terrible power outages all over the state. It was fun reliving t...more
Authors: Michelle and Jim Bob Duggar
Publisher: Howard Books
July 2011
ISBN: 1439183813
Genre: Inspirational/memoir
Most everyone in America has heard of the Duggar’s whether or not they have television. A conservative Christian family who believes God should decide the size of a family—and has been greatly blessed in many ways.
In this story, it starts out with that bad ice storm that had hit Arkansas, with terrible power outages all over the state. It was fun reliving t...more
I was really interested in reading this book, since I have not read any of the previous books written by the Duggars. Also living in the same state as the Duggars do I have expressed interest in their story. Seeing the family on television weekly (sometimes daily with syndication) it is easy to feel you know this family, however the truth is we don't know them, and I was interested in what they would share about the hard times they faced during Jocie's premature birth and Michelle's illness.
I l...more
I l...more
Admittedly, the first third of the book had me in tears. Most of the beginning of Michelle and Jim Bob’s second book deals with the scary circumstances surrounding Josie’s birth and the difficulties of a preemie in the following months. My situation wasn’t the same, but my husband and I lost our first baby boy at 26 weeks, and the Duggars’ story reminded me of that frightening time in my own life.
Even if you’ve watched only one episode of the Duggars, you will quickly realize that their convicti...more
Even if you’ve watched only one episode of the Duggars, you will quickly realize that their convicti...more
What can I say about the Duggars? Seeing their family on TV was a factor (one of many) that led my wife and I to the belief of allowing God to control how many children we had (seven so far, for the curious). For a long time that was how I thought of them: They trusted God with their fertility and it all seemed to work out well for them. We share many (though not all) conservative Christian beliefs with them, so they were a nice family on TV we could relate to.
Since reading their first book (rev...more
Since reading their first book (rev...more
Just to clarify my 5 stars, it is not because it was a well written book. They back tracked and flashed forward and retold some of the same things. However, what it contained was really great stuff. It is nice to have these parents share all their secrets in raising children since, who could know better? They have had a lot of practice and they have obviously raised very respective, kind, full of personality children. I my not agree with all their convictions but I love that they are so strong i...more
Am I a little embarrassed to admit that I just read this book? Yes, but I'm fessing up to it anyways. Since I am now well aware that the Duggars do not surf the web lest it "destroy souls with instant, unlimited access to all sorts of immorality" I feel safe to proceed with my review.
Just to be clear, I think this family is crazy, yet I'm strangely drawn to their tv show. I think it's my pure fascination as to why someone would want to have that many kids, and how they maintain any semblance of...more
Just to be clear, I think this family is crazy, yet I'm strangely drawn to their tv show. I think it's my pure fascination as to why someone would want to have that many kids, and how they maintain any semblance of...more
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The Duggar family is one of those families that everyone seems to have an opinion on. Either people think they are crazy for having so many children or they think that how they run their family is borderline child abuse (older kids taking care of younger kids) or they say "more power to them". A Love That Multiplies has cemented my decision on which bench I sit.
I firmly say more power to them. From what I read in their new book, I see a loving family that...more
The Duggar family is one of those families that everyone seems to have an opinion on. Either people think they are crazy for having so many children or they think that how they run their family is borderline child abuse (older kids taking care of younger kids) or they say "more power to them". A Love That Multiplies has cemented my decision on which bench I sit.
I firmly say more power to them. From what I read in their new book, I see a loving family that...more
I love the Duggar's. I love to read about the way they are raising their remarkable family with the goal of deliberate discipleship and a ministry mindset. They are genuinely good people. I was especially appreciative to read all the practical advice and encouragement from Michelle on raising children with joy. I have taken some of her advice on conflict resolution in the home, and her method has worked out very well for my young family. It was so endearing to read about how Michelle overcame he...more
This book is a wonderful resource for tools on how to make a big family work. I gleaned so many inspiring parenting concepts as well as homeschooling ideas from this book. They are great examples of how to truly appreciate your children, love them, teach them (especially through biblical teachings) and all around just raise 'em the right way- which is getting increasingly more difficult in today's world! I love the Duggars!
I have to admit, I watch the Duggars' TV show. So I was pretty interested to read this book. I tend to find the Duggars' religious beliefs a bit extreme, and there is certainly a lot of preaching in this book. It does make sense though, as their religion is their whole life. The first section of this book covers Michelle's pre-eclampsia and Josie's emergency delivery. There's not really anything new there if you have seen their TV show.
The rest of the book covers their philosophies for parenting...more
The rest of the book covers their philosophies for parenting...more
I have read their first book and this one is also fantastic. I love the Duggar family. They have such great values and are so reachable as down-to-earth people. I am learning many things that I can apply in my own (albeit smaller) family.
They give great practical tips, recipes and encouragements to other people who want to live a happy, self-sufficient life. The ideas they offer are tried-and-true and are not too complicated--they can't be as they have to do what works in order to successfully...more
They give great practical tips, recipes and encouragements to other people who want to live a happy, self-sufficient life. The ideas they offer are tried-and-true and are not too complicated--they can't be as they have to do what works in order to successfully...more
Having watched the television show 19 Kids and Counting and having read the previous book, I was very excited to read this one as well. I had been on the waiting list of the library since last summer so imagine my surprise that I finally got it last Friday. This book picked up two years ago when Baby Josie was born and went through the struggles that the family has faced since then. For people who expect things to go one way and then something else happens, the Duggars show honestly what it was...more
3.5 rounded up.
Ok, deep, dark, confession time! I am a reality tv junkie. One of my favorite shows? The Duggar Family on 19 Kids and Counting!! No, I don’t think their lifestyle is for everyone. No, I don’t necessarily agree with the way she treats her body by submitting it to so many pregnancies. But? It’s not my life, it’s not my family and they all seem happy and well balanced, so more power to them.
So… When Howard Books asked me if I’d like to receive a copy of Michelle and Jim Bob Duggar’s...more
Ok, deep, dark, confession time! I am a reality tv junkie. One of my favorite shows? The Duggar Family on 19 Kids and Counting!! No, I don’t think their lifestyle is for everyone. No, I don’t necessarily agree with the way she treats her body by submitting it to so many pregnancies. But? It’s not my life, it’s not my family and they all seem happy and well balanced, so more power to them.
So… When Howard Books asked me if I’d like to receive a copy of Michelle and Jim Bob Duggar’s...more
It was a "car accident" curiosity that led me to pick up this book from the public library's browsing area. There I admitted to borrowing it. The show is entertaining and curious so the book was worth a peek. The tone was straightforward and nothing literary--it's not supposed to be. I disagree with a number of their beliefs but I got the impression that the authors do not expect me to be recruited or converted. It probably wasn't a good idea that I read this at the same time as Tina Fey's Bossy...more
There's something that intrigues me about this family. Everyone has their own opinions, but when it comes to me, I can't help but be slightly fascinated. Maybe it's because I'm an only child of an only child and the idea of having 18 siblings baffles, terrifies and intrigues me. I read their first book, which was more of an introduction into their lives. This one concentrates a lot on their struggles over the last two years (some of which was portrayed on their television show), but there were m...more
I honestly didn't expect to like this book so much, which in retrospect was pretty dumb b/c I watch (and like) '19 Kids & Counting' and I'm a born-again Christian and from what I gather watching the show our beliefs are quite similar (minus the 'no bacon' - what is with that?!). It was good to see the "full story" -- TLC only shows so much of the Duggars spiritual life, and while yes, it's obvious from the show that they are Christians, and their faith is mentioned here & there...this wa...more
A lot of people talk smack about the Duggars because they have such a large family. Personally I can't imagine having that many children, nor do I desire it. However, I love their morals and values. I love the lifestyle they provide for their children. I really enjoyed this book, even if it was difficult to follow at times. Having two authors was confusing at times, because they kept switching who was narrating and there wasn't always much warning - at times you had to guess who was talking. The...more
I love this family! I realize that not everyone may feel a connection to them, but I definitely do! I just have so much respect for the choices they have made and the wisdom they have gained over the years. And despite the differences in our religions, we do share one common belief which touches every aspect of our lives... God's love. How to feel it for yourself and how to share it with others. In this book Jim Bob and Michelle share their ideas on raising a family- how they make it work and ho...more
This second book by Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar continues to lay to rest some of the rumors swirling about this ultra conservative Christian family. As an example, they are not “Quiver Full” as sited on various Internet sources. The Duggars graciously continue to meet their critics with a joyful smile and a quiet confidence, knowing that whatever they’re doing, it’s working for their family.
Whether you agree or disagree with their lifestyle and convictions, one thing is certain; this is a tight...more
Whether you agree or disagree with their lifestyle and convictions, one thing is certain; this is a tight...more
I got a lot of great homeschooling ideas from this book. I love how they teach their children about character. I've had success in my own home with some of the ideas that the Duggars have in this book. It's an easy read and easy to flip through to find what you want.
I am fascinated by the Duggars, and I will even admit to liking their television series. For me this book was too Josie-centric, which has been my complaint with their series since she was born. I realize that her medical care is important and disrupted the family's normal schedule, but I would have loved to hear how it both positively and negatively affected their other children.
The writing also left many things to be desired. For me it was too back and forth between Jim Bob and Michelle, and...more
The writing also left many things to be desired. For me it was too back and forth between Jim Bob and Michelle, and...more
I know only of the Duggar's from an article printed some time ago in a magazine just before their 19th child, Josie was born prematurely. Like many others I was amazed at the size of their family and curious as to how they 'make it work'. Their TV show isn't on in Australia (as far as I know) so this book is really my introduction to the family.
A Love That Multiplies begins with the premature birth of Josie and its affect on the family, but also explains the principles and faith that Michelle an...more
A Love That Multiplies begins with the premature birth of Josie and its affect on the family, but also explains the principles and faith that Michelle an...more
I am totally fascinated by the Duggar family. At first, I watched their show to see what all the talk was about, but now I watch it to see how all the kids are doing. People slam Michelle for going through so many pregnancies, or for having the older kids help with the younger kids. This is no different than large Catholic families from years ago. My former boss was one of 15 kids, and he told of helping with the younger ones. That's just how it works in bigger families. I applaud them for livin...more
Another quick read. I am totally inspired by this family. I love so many things about the way they raise and train their children. No TV, modest clothing (Even for babies. They don't dress a baby in something they wouldn't let a teenager wear), scripture memorization, faith, virtue, self-discipline, conflict resolution and service.
On service:
"Of all the things we want to teach our children, the two most important are (1) to love God and (2) to love others. We work hard to instill in our childre...more
On service:
"Of all the things we want to teach our children, the two most important are (1) to love God and (2) to love others. We work hard to instill in our childre...more
I read this out of order, as the first book was not yet available from the library. They refer to the first book quite often, so I would suggest picking that up first.
It was a nice peek inside their lives, especially during the premature birth of their 19th child. Many of their tips and parenting techniques seem useful, and I can't argue with trying to have a peaceful, happy family with no yelling and using biblical principles to guide decisions. The recipes were nice too!
The book does come off...more
It was a nice peek inside their lives, especially during the premature birth of their 19th child. Many of their tips and parenting techniques seem useful, and I can't argue with trying to have a peaceful, happy family with no yelling and using biblical principles to guide decisions. The recipes were nice too!
The book does come off...more
I read the first Duggar book out of blatant curiosity. I would consider the first one more of a biography on the family and this one more of a parenting book. I absolutely loved this book. I wish they would classify this as a parenting book. Now, if you have no Christian views then this book is not for you. But, if you do then this is a must read. I love how they talk about the expectations of their kids and have a scripture to go along with each one. So many times I want to talk to my kids abou...more
Good book but not as good as their first one. This book starts with the scary preemie arrival of Josie but then repeats much of what is in the first book.
The Duggars make a great point of how they have had many challenges (deaths of parents, Josie's birth) but, through their faith, have made it through and thrived.
A quote they shared from a friend: "God's will is what we would choose if we knew all the facts."
They also share how they explain to their children why they shouldn't tattle: "When y...more
The Duggars make a great point of how they have had many challenges (deaths of parents, Josie's birth) but, through their faith, have made it through and thrived.
A quote they shared from a friend: "God's will is what we would choose if we knew all the facts."
They also share how they explain to their children why they shouldn't tattle: "When y...more
I just can't wrap my head around this. My grandmother had 16 children (no multiple births) but it wasn't to replenish, my grandparents were just old school Catholics who evidently really liked sex. More power to you.
But I was DEEPLY offended by the comparison to a bicycle. I was not aware that women were property and should be handled that way. Yeah, I'm reading this a little too literally, but then maybe I'm reallly not. I mean, "don't let anyone else ride your bike" it's like finger nails on a...more
But I was DEEPLY offended by the comparison to a bicycle. I was not aware that women were property and should be handled that way. Yeah, I'm reading this a little too literally, but then maybe I'm reallly not. I mean, "don't let anyone else ride your bike" it's like finger nails on a...more
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Best known for her television show "19 Kids and Counting," which documents the lives of the Duggar family, Michelle Duggar is a mother of nearly 20 children. She is a very spiritual person and often credits her successes to God. She is married to Jim Bob Duggar.
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