Synopses & Reviews
In a delightful and personal look inside Americaand#8217;s favorite mega-sized family, the four eldest daughters talk about their faith, their dreams for the future, and what itand#8217;s like growing up a Duggar.andlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;In this updated edition, the chapter on andlt;Iandgt;courtshipandlt;/Iandgt; has new stories and insights that reflect the experiences of the now-married Duggar daughters and how they lived out the principles of courtship all the way to the altar. Airing weekly throughout the United States, the United Kingdom, Australia, and New Zealand, TLCand#8217;s andlt;Iandgt;19 Kids and Countingandlt;/Iandgt; has made the huge Duggar family into a media phenomenon. The Duggar children are frequently asked, and#8220;Tell the truth; do you really agree with the lifestyle your parents have created for you?and#8221; Now, the four eldest Duggar girlsand#8212;Jana, Jill, Jessa, and Jingerand#8212;open up about the blessings and advantages of living the Duggar lifestyle.andlt;BRandgt; andlt;BRandgt;With a backdrop of the key relationships in their livesand#8212;andlt;Iandgt;relationship with self, parents, siblings, friends, boys, and Godand#8212;andlt;/Iandgt;the four Duggar girls also open up about their own personal faith and convictions, boys, dating, peer pressure, manners, living in a large family, politics, and much more. Youand#8217;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 kidsand#8217; antics, andlt;Iandgt;Growing Up Duggarandlt;/Iandgt; is a wise and entertaining trip into a family like no other.
Synopsis
In a delightful and personal look at life in a large family, the four eldest daughters talk about their faith, their dreams for the future, and what it's like growing up a Duggar. They share how their family walks through unexpected and difficult circumstances and how they manage to maintain their faith and love their family.
This updated edition has new stories and insights that reflect the experiences of Jill and Jessa--the now-married Duggar daughters--on their exciting journey through courtship, engagement, and marriage.
With a backdrop of the key relationships in their lives, the four Duggar girls also open up about their own personal faith and convictions, boys, peer pressure, manners, living in a large family, politics, and much more. You'll learn how the girls navigate the difficult years between twelve and sixteen, what they look for in a man, life in a big family, and much more--all in a frank and fun book that will inspire teens and adults alike.
About the Author
Jill is 20 and currently a student midwife. She is the social butterfly of the family, easy-goin' and loves taking time off to hang out with her younger brothers and sisters if that means running an errand or making dinner together. Oftentimes you will find her counseling girls via phone, text, person, or email. She enjoys playing harp and violin, spending time outdoors and loving on little ones! Among other things these days, Jill keeps busy studying Spanish, checking up on pregnant mommas, volunteering on the fire department and helping out on political campaigns. Lord willing, she hopes to someday use the skills she is learning to share the hope and love of Jesus with the people of Latin America!At 18,
Jinger is thrilled to be able to vote this year! She is full of energy, that is when she has a cup of coffee in her hand! Jinger has become quite the photographer and loves practicing her skills with her siblings while picking up helpful tips from other professional crews that often come through. Jinger can probably make more facial expressions than anyone in the whole family and loves jammin' in the living room playing duets on the piano with Jana. She has a passion to reach the world for Christ, so it's not uncommon to see her stop and pass out gospel tracts in a grocery store or at a resale
shop on one of her many shopping outings! Jessa (19) is talented at playing several instruments, her current favorite is the guitar. She can hear something once and the next thing you know she's up in the girls room pickin' it out on an instrument. In her "spare time" she enjoys reading interesting books, memorizing scripture, discipling friends and hanging out with her fam. Jessa has the gift of organization and loves using it! Whether she is de-cluttering a storage area, packing for a trip, or lining the six little boys out, if she gets involved in a task you can be sure it won't be done halfway!