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Growing Up Duggar Hardcover – March 4, 2014

by Jill Duggar (Author), Jinger Duggar (Author), Jessa Duggar (Author),
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  • Hardcover: 256 pages
  • Publisher: Howard Books; First Ed 1st Printing edition (March 4, 2014)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1451679165
  • ISBN-13: 978-1451679168
  • Product Dimensions: 6 x 0.9 x 9 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 13.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (676 customer reviews)
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5.0 out of 5 starsMuch better than I thought
By swimgym1285 on June 5, 2014
Format: Hardcover
I delayed buying this book because of the initial negative reviews it received, and I regret following the advice of those reviewers. Several people suggested that the girls aren't allowed to have "true emotions," and that they put a falsely positive spin on all of their relationships and the situations they write about. I actually found the opposite to be true of this book.

I sometimes feel that on the TV show and in other Duggar interviews/books, it does seem difficult to relate to their lives, even for other Christians, because of the strict rules they've set for themselves and their behavior. I agree with their philosophies on a lot of things, but I'm not ready to wall myself off from secular society, including its media or its citizens. I have long suspected that the true Duggar life is both more political and also less closed off from society than we see on the TV show, and I found this book to finally give us insight into a more accurate depiction of their lives.

As Jill is on the verge of getting married to a man who didn't grow up in the Gothard culture, I think we have further evidence to show that the Duggar family isn't as judgmental or rigid as other reviewers of this book are leading us to believe. The family itself deviates from multiple Gothard stances, and I believe they're proponents of the idea that as long as Jesus and the Bible are your center, you can take or leave the rest of it. I think this book sticks with that message.

The girls write about having friends outside of the family, political issues (as other reviewers mentioned), and issues with siblings that cut deeper than "aw shucks, Jedidiah took my last jellybean but I was glad to bless him and forgave him instantly.Read more ›
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4.0 out of 5 starsGood for Teen Girls
By Carolyn Warren on March 4, 2014
Format: Hardcover
I've never seen a Duggar TV show, read another Duggar book, nor anything else by the Duggars. So when I received a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review, I dived into reading with no previous opinions of the family.

The first thing I noticed was that even though the book is supposedly by four girls, it reads as if it was written by a single person. There is no difference in voice, expression, personality, or opinion. They even use the same odd clichés, such as "share our heart" (meaning to speak candidly). When I flipped to the Acknowledgments page, I discovered why. A writer named Charlie Richards is the actual author who penned the book after interviewing the young women.

This is not an insider's look at a family of 19 and counting. Rather, it is a collection of events that happened while growing up, peppered with a whole lot of advice on how to be a good child and how to be a good parent. (Another indication that the book actually written by an older adult.)

The best audience for this book is teenage girls. They can glean wisdom from the Duggars, such as how to handle an annoying sibling, how to respectfully disagree with your parents, dealing with anger, managing peer pressure, forming opinions on opposite sex relationships, dressing modestly, and more.

A secondary audience is parents who can also pick up some good ideas. For example, on page 36-37 is a list of questions to ask your children in order to get them to open up and discuss life's important issues. That alone could be worth the price of the book. Additionally, it might be helpful to read excerpts aloud to the family and then discuss your own responses to these situations.Read more ›
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5.0 out of 5 starsGood read for teen girl
By mommy of 2 on November 19, 2014
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Very good book with solid biblical perspective for teens! Gives ideas about how to navigate growing up while maintaining moral character! My teenage daughter and I both read it and we really enjoyed it! Highly recommend!!
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5.0 out of 5 starsInformative and Fun!
By R. Carroll on May 1, 2014
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I bought this book to read so that I could see a little more into how the Duggars work, especially the oldest girls. My husband and I have a teenage daughter, and I'm intrigued by the courtship aspect. I love how Jim Bob and Michelle use their own past mistakes to teach their children in a loving way, and that the children can go to their parents about anything anytime, day or night. It's obvious that these girls know what they want, and that they're just like most Christians today: trying their best to live their lives for the glory of the Lord. I also gave this book to our daughter to read, because I think she can glean a lot from it. There is some mention of pornography, but it's not enough that I'd turn anyone off from buying the book.

The only real downside for me is that there are some similarities in some stories that are in this book, and in their parents' books. I wish they'd have told more stories that hadn't been previously mentioned, but I guess if you don't read the 2 books by Jim Bob and Michelle, it's not going to make any difference for you. It's still an enjoyable book.
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3.0 out of 5 starsmuch of it is written like "our parents have told us that
By Mariah on August 10, 2015
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The writing quality is okay, but it's much more religious than I thought. I have watched the show since Day 1, and bought it to learn more about the Duggars' lifestyles, but couldn't get through all the spiritual preaching that the girls do. Also, much of it is written like "our parents have told us that...." or "mom and dad make sure that we know....", making it seem like these are not original thoughts, but opinions relayed from their parents.
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Very good advise for young people. Also showed how this large family solved problems. I enjoyed all of the book--

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Encouraging book I bought to share with my daughter going through her challenging teen years.

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