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  1. Stephanie
    upstate NY
    Age: 35-44
    Gender: female
    5 Stars Out Of 5
    Pleasantly surprised!
    March 3, 2014
    Stephanie
    upstate NY
    Age: 35-44
    Gender: female
    Quality: 5
    Value: 5
    Meets Expectations: 5
    The four oldest Duggar girls (from TLC's 19 Kids and Counting) have recently released their own book, Growing Up Duggar: It's All About Relationships.

    If you're looking to see if Jana, Jill, Jessa, and Jinger will reveal shocking secrets from the mega household (they do mention their mom Michelle's battle with an eating disorder in high school which was something I didn't know), you'll be disappointed. No, I've never met them nor do I think they are perfect (as they themselves readily admit), but I believe the life you see the Duggars live on tv is pretty close to their real life. Just like their camera appearances, the girls share in their book honestly, yet humbly, the biblical convictions on the standards they have come to hold.

    In this case, they've focused their book on relationships — from the Lord first and foremost, which then effects all other relationships: from yourself to parents to siblings to culture to guys.

    Although written primarily to teenage girls, with personal stories from each girl of their own struggles and victories, I was challenged as a mom in my own attitudes and habits, as well as areas my husband and I can do better in the raising of our own young children.

    Trying to remember my teenage days (wow, that was a long time ago!), I realize most girls will want to see what the Duggar girls have to say about guys and dating. Not everyone will hold to their idea of 'courtship,' but having safeguards for accountability for that 'dating' time of life is very important. Godliness and purity starts in your heart and mind long before a guy ever comes around...

    "Dad has asked us girls, 'What kind of girl do you think a godly guy will be attracted to?'

    "The answer is, a godly girl. That's what he and Mom are continually encouraging each of us girls to become. We know that a godly girl is not someone who has lived a 'perfect' life but is someone who has received God's forgiveness and is seeking to put the past behind her and choosing to live every day for Him (page 115)."

    "It's also crucial for Christian gals to understand that we cannot conform our patterns to a thoughtless lifestyle and still expect to somehow marry a godly prince. We need to always keep in mind that if we desire to marry a godly man, then we must strive to become the kind of godly girl a godly man will be attracted to. God desires to see us grow in character and live by His principles, and for us to have a strong relationship with Him — which is the best foundation and preparation any of us can make for a future marriage relationship (page 140)."

    I especially liked their reasons for 'dates' at home. Never gave much thought to watching a guy react to your little sibling spilling milk in his lap or your rambunctious brother being loud and noisy... anyone can be on their best behavior during a dinner out on the town, but character is often revealed during the chaotic 'everyday' moments!

    I expected Jana, Jill, Jessa, and Jinger's book to be a rehash of their parents' previous two books, just told from the kids' perspective, but I was pleasantly surprised. Although these girls' convictions may not match yours, their humility is evident and their challenge is clear: Jesus first, others second, you last.
  2. Elizabeth
    5 Stars Out Of 5
    I loved it!
    June 3, 2014
    Elizabeth
    Quality: 5
    Value: 5
    Meets Expectations: 5
    I loved Growing Up Duggar! It gave great insight on courting especially. Being a young lady myself that was really helpful. The other relationships discussed i.e. parents, siblings, yourself really inspired me! All in all it was an excellent read!
  3. DavidsMom
    Louisiana
    Age: 25-34
    Gender: female
    5 Stars Out Of 5
    A great book for every young girl and her mom!
    March 24, 2014
    DavidsMom
    Louisiana
    Age: 25-34
    Gender: female
    Quality: 5
    Value: 5
    Meets Expectations: 5
    I have watched the Duggars since they began. I have read the other books from the Duggars, but I was interested to see how the young adults would write about their lives. As I read, I saw how this would be a great tool for mom's to give to their young daughters and then read themselves to give open points to talk about with what they are dealing with. I think it would be good for a youth group to use for a young women's bible study.

    I have really enjoyed reading this book. It is a hard back book with the picture on the surrounding paper. Underneath it is blue hardback book w/o pictures. I would had preffered it to be on the book since I have young kids that might tear up the pictures, but I will plan on keeping this book to use with my daughter!
  4. Laura Hilton
    Horseshoe Bend, AR
    Age: 45-54
    Gender: female
    5 Stars Out Of 5
    Growing Up Duggar
    March 1, 2014
    Laura Hilton
    Horseshoe Bend, AR
    Age: 45-54
    Gender: female
    Quality: 5
    Value: 5
    Meets Expectations: 5
    GROWING UP DUGGAR is a book I was curious about. Like the Duggars' themselves, we don't have a TV, so we've never seen their show. (We have heard about it.) We haven't read any of their books, seen them in conferences or elsewhere, and we don't attend their church.

    This was an interesting book to read, though as a parent I could see where it was geared more toward teenage girls than for adults. My oldest daughter wants to eventually read it, so I just gave her the book when I finished. Great advice for girls.

    The Duggars are a more conservative family than most, but the girls take great care in not offending their potential readers. We don't dye our hair because...but that's not saying it isn't right for you. We don't cut our hair because...but that's not saying it isn't right for you. So readers who aren't as conservative shouldn't feel judged.

    If you have a teen or preteen daughter this would be excellent for them to read. Highly recommended.
  5. Jan White
    5 Stars Out Of 5
    Growing Up Duggar
    August 29, 2014
    Jan White
    Quality: 5
    Value: 5
    Meets Expectations: 5
    I have watched the Duggars since the show started. I admire the way they love each other and love the Lord. They are an example to all to stand up for what you believe, even if it is not popular. They walk the walk. The book was great. It has lots of good advice for young people and older people too! This world needs more families like the Duggars. Not that you have to have as many children, but the way they love and respect each other. The way the Lord is center in their lives. It's a beautiful thing.
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