Authors: Kay, Korie, Missy, Jessica, and Lisa Robertson
Narrators: Kay, Korie, Missy, Jessica, and Lisa Robertson, Alex Robertson Mancuso
Unabridged Length: 6 hrs, 22 mn.
Here is a summary of the book from the publisher's website:
In the pages of this book, you'll find both fun and inspirational stories . . .
Kay shares the honest story of her relationship with Phil-and his wild and philandering years-and the challenges of being a teenage mother. Even more amazing, she shares the forgiveness she offered Phil and how they have now celebrated forty-eight years of marriage.
Korie tells of her first encounter with Phil when she was in just the fifth grade. At that first meeting Phil came right out and told her what good husbands his boys would make and that she should keep an eye on them. She also shares the reaction her parents had when she told them that she and Willie were getting married when she was only eighteen.
Missy tells the story of their daughter, Mia, who was born with a cleft palate, and their adjustments to this condition and Mia's joyful spirit that inspires them all.
Jessica recounts her first conversation with Jep and how unimpressed she was when Jep bragged that his dad was the Duck Commander Phil Robertson. She told him she'd heard of Daffy Duck, Donald Duck, and Duck, Duck, Goose-but not the Duck Commander.
Lisa reveals the serious marriage problems she and Al had problems that almost ended their marriage for good and how they worked through those issues to have a more stable and loving marriage than she ever imagined possible.
My Review:
If you are a fan of Duck Dynasty this is one book you will not want to miss. I listened to Happy, Happy, Happy on audio and new that I had to follow that up with the women's story. All of the women give little tidbits of their lives as they open their hearts to us.
The one thing that resonates loudly for me from this book is the relationship Miss Kay has with all of her daughters-in-law. She takes each of them under her wings and accepts them for who they are. And in return, these ladies treat Miss Kay with the respect she so well deserves.
The Robertson clan has obviously come a long way, but life wasn't always full of roses and butterflies for this family. Before Phil became a man of God, he led a life that is not suitable for a young family. But Miss Kay did not have an alternative, she raised her boys the best she could, even when Phil was not around. I knew Phil was not a good man in the early days of their life together, but Kay did not sugarcoat it. I have to admit that while listening to this book, I actually became quite angry with Phil, but thankful that he found the Lord and changed his ways.
I think one of the most powerful stories in this book is when Lisa shared her story. I'm sure it was hard for her to confide in us about her tragic past, and I can't help but appreciate her as a woman. I don't want to give away anything about her story as I feel it should only be told by her. She also shares with us the ups and downs of her marriage to Alan, taking full responsibility for any wrongdoing she may have caused.
Although I enjoyed listening to Lisa's story the most, all of these christian women have plenty to contribute with their personal tidbits. Each of the women narrate their own segments, and I have to admit that as much as I respect these ladies, I did not care for their narration at all. That honestly is my only criticism of this book, and had I physically read the book I'm sure I wouldn't have a negative word to say.
With themes of family, love, and forgiveness, I'm sure many of you will enjoy this book as much as I did. I recommend this book for either personal leisure or as a book club selection, especially for the christian readers. And please keep in mind that my rating is specifically for the audio version.
My Rating: 3/5
Disclosure: This audiobook was provided to me by the publisher in exchange for an honest review.
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