A Love that Multiplies

A Love That Multiplies: An Up-Close View of How They Make it Work by Michelle Duggar

My rating: 5 of 5 stars


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 (review here: http://family.bob-space.com/2009/06/dugg...) my opinion of them has changed greatly. I've really developed a deep respect and admiration for this large family that strives to glorify God in everything they do and makes demonstrating God's love to others their priority. To the Duggars faith isn't about attending church religiously and putting a fish bumper-sticker on your car - it's lived out in every aspect of their lives. While their critics can bash them over "family planning" choices or conservative beliefs they can't (honestly anyway) accuse them of being stereotypical "right-wing christian hate-mongers" because they make their lives about showing respect and kindness to others - even their critics.



This second book is full of the details behind what makes their home happy and their lives joyful as seen on the TV show. Non-Christians may be turned off by the constant references to their faith, but that's really what it's all about. Their faith is what makes their family work, and it's what allows them to cheerfully live every day in a way that would make most people go insane within 15 minutes.



This book does get into some of the nitty-gritty behind how (and why) they make the decisions they make - and the results of those decisions. It also details the major events last few years of their life (a tumultuous time) and how they dealt with each situation that arose. Repeatedly they demonstrate that trusting God isn't just front to impress Christian friends, but a pattern of life (and I would suggest the only viable pattern of life that leads to true contentment).



This book is well worth the read (even if you don't subscribe to the Duggar's beliefs) simply as an example of how life can be lived to the fullest. I recommend it so highly I'm giving away copies of it on my blog - read below for a chance to get one.



View all my reviews

Because I think this book is an excellent read for anyone - I'm purchasing copies (since I'm buying these on my dollar they may be gently-used copies) to give to interested readers. To win a copy please follow this blog using e-mail, Google Friend Connect, and/or RSS options all available on the right-hand sidebar) - then leave a comment on this post indicating how you followed and why you would like to read this book. I will award five copies to random commenters.

A Love That Multiplies: An Up-Close View of How They Make it Work by Michelle Duggar

My rating: 5 of 5 stars


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 (review here: http://family.bob-space.com/2009/06/dugg...) my opinion of them has changed greatly. I've really developed a deep respect and admiration for this large family that strives to glorify God in everything they do and makes demonstrating God's love to others their priority. To the Duggars faith isn't about attending church religiously and putting a fish bumper-sticker on your car - it's lived out in every aspect of their lives. While their critics can bash them over "family planning" choices or conservative beliefs they can't (honestly anyway) accuse them of being stereotypical "right-wing christian hate-mongers" because they make their lives about showing respect and kindness to others - even their critics.



This second book is full of the details behind what makes their home happy and their lives joyful as seen on the TV show. Non-Christians may be turned off by the constant references to their faith, but that's really what it's all about. Their faith is what makes their family work, and it's what allows them to cheerfully live every day in a way that would make most people go insane within 15 minutes.



This book does get into some of the nitty-gritty behind how (and why) they make the decisions they make - and the results of those decisions. It also details the major events last few years of their life (a tumultuous time) and how they dealt with each situation that arose. Repeatedly they demonstrate that trusting God isn't just front to impress Christian friends, but a pattern of life (and I would suggest the only viable pattern of life that leads to true contentment).



This book is well worth the read (even if you don't subscribe to the Duggar's beliefs) simply as an example of how life can be lived to the fullest. I recommend it so highly I'm giving away copies of it on my blog - read below for a chance to get one.



View all my reviews

Because I think this book is an excellent read for anyone - I'm purchasing copies (since I'm buying these on my dollar they may be gently-used copies) to give to interested readers. To win a copy please follow this blog using e-mail, Google Friend Connect, and/or RSS options all available on the right-hand sidebar) - then leave a comment on this post indicating how you followed and why you would like to read this book. I will award five copies to random commenters.

A Love that Multiplies