About this title: Kate Gosselin tells the amazing story of how she and her husband have survived the overwhelming odds of birthing not only twins but also sextuplets in three years, and how they continue to strive every day to honor Christ while he teaches them to thrive in spite of emotional, financial, social, and physical exhaustion.
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Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Zondervan
Date Published: 10/2008
ISBN-13:9780310289029ISBN:0310289025
Description: Good in good dust jacket. Good, In good dust jacket. Glued binding. Paper over boards. With dust jacket. 201 p. Contains: Illustrations. read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Zondervan
Date Published: 2008
ISBN-13:9780310289029ISBN:0310289025
Description: Good. A copy that has been read, but remains in clean condition. All pages are intact, and the cover is intact (including dustcover, if applicable). The spine may show signs of wear. Pages can include limited notes and highlighting, and the copy can include "from the library of" labels. read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Zondervan
Date Published: 2008
ISBN-13:9780310289029ISBN:0310289025
Description: Very good in very good dust jacket. Glued binding. Paper over boards. With dust jacket. 201 p. Contains: Illustrations. Audience: General/trade. read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Zondervan
Date Published: 2008
ISBN-13:9780310289029ISBN:0310289025
Description: A wonderful copy with some minor edgewear to the cover. Dust Jacket has some edgewear present. -, Hard Cover, Very Good / Very Good. read more
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Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Zondervan Publishing House
ISBN-13:9780310289029ISBN:0310289025
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Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Zondervan Publishing House
ISBN-13:9780310289029ISBN:0310289025
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"Hmmm, this is a tough one to review. I have seen this family's show on TLC and was floored at how religious and preachy a life they live. The Gosselin's religious beliefs are not apparent whatsoever in "Jon & Kate +8." However, the book seems to be one big testimonial of their faith and reliance on God. Kate makes no bones about the fact that after "her God" Jon comes first and then her children. Her family serves the Lord and she wants you to know about it. Here's the rub though- her testimonial seems a bit disingenuous.
The story of the sextuplets birth was an interesting one though. Reading about the first year of their lives was riveting stuff. Kate seems to feel some remorse for her controlling and cranky behavior that first year. But why? Her controlling behavior helped everyone live through it- whether it was scheduling the volunteers, preparing the babes' bottles, or fighting off what had to be overwhelming despair. The first year of their lives she only got out one time on her own. One. Time. In. A. Year.
This is a quick read about a Christian couple who believe that this was all God's plan."
"I was really looking forward to reading this book. I love the show (though I'm not a regular watcher), and was disturbed by how many people only focus on Kate being bossy or grouchy. I have, many times, thought about how easy it is, judging her from home where the viewer is not struggling through her life, to view her negatively. Since I am the mom of six fairly close together children (though, thankfully, no where near as severe as Kate's situation!), I often find myself feeling very sympathetic to the situations that they deal with. I thought this book was, in part, Kate's attempt to show that rather than being a shrew, she is simply a woman who is struggling through a very overwhelming situation, doing the best she can- and I don't think many of her detractors could do nearly as well in her situation. I can sympathise with her need to have schedules and be in control of what is going on- how else could you keep track of it all? All the help she has received has probably been wonderful, and desperately needed, and I felt that she was, indeed, very grateful for it. (Seriously, people, give her a break about not getting hundreds of thank you notes written. I don't think I got mine done, either, and I didn't have hundreds to write, and multiples who needed to be taken care of!) I didn't know they were so religious, but I enjoyed that part of the book, as well."
"Participated in a book ray from Book Crossing for this book
Ok, I went into this with as open a mind as I could. The writing and the story itself was decent. It went quickly and kept my attention.
On a personal note though, it sort of ticked me off. The Gosselins lived right around the corner from me up until they basically moved during the night without telling one a few months ago. I didn't think the narration made Kate any more likeable. The show makes her come across as a bit hard, and reading the book, she actually sounds even harsher, in my opinion. For someone that spouts off being Christian, she really doesn't come across as being one. With all the kindness and gifts that were given to them in the early days of bringing the sextuplets home (to the condo and their home) she even admits she didn't take the time to write thank you cards. What about those folks that AREN'T going to read the book? I certainly hope that someone took the time to write thank yous for the $6000 that was graciously given to them to be able to pay the mortgage. Another inconsistency I questioned...WHO was paying the health insurance? Since she quit her job early on in the pregnancy, and Jon was never able to get to the point of having insurance, where did the $ come from and who was paying the insurance that she hinted at? And did they ever go to Church? She mentions the church and support, but NOT ONCE does she mention that they WENT to church.
Ok, enough of that... For fans of the show, I'm sure they will enjoy the story. I guess I wanted to read it more as one of those people that drives by an accident and can't help but slow down with morbid curiosity."
"My husband gave me this book for Valentine's Day and I had it finished in 2 days! This was an amazing book and should be read by every Christian Mom. It made me realize I don't have it so bad with 3 kids. Geesh! Jon and Kate had a real test of their faith in God, their faith in their marriage and their strength. I look at them in a whole new light after reading this book. I am jealous of how strongly Kate put her faith and trust in God and just relied on Him to bring them through. I could learn a lot from her! I know I will be referring back to this book again and again during my parenting years!"
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